What kind of home is 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL last change hands?

5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL last sold for £170,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and May 2019, 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL rose from £120,000 to £170,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL in?

5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL sits in Barnoldswick. It falls within the BB18 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

Police records around 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

The closest primary school to 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL is Gisburn Road Community Primary School (443m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Craven High School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ambleside Avenue, BB18 5JL is Edmondson Street, 228m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ambleside Avenue, Barnoldswick, BB18 5JL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Ambleside Avenue

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Ambleside Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnoldswick (BB18 5JL). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory and a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2010–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 29.4% above the 2019 sale price. Sold May 2019 for £170,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
LoftYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE48toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%58%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ambleside Avenue, Barnoldswick, BB18 5JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ambleside Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Ambleside Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£170,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2019Most recent
£170,000
+41.7%over 8 years
15 July 2010
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB18 5JL: £185,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in BB18 5JL

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On the street

Versus other Ambleside Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Ambleside Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,828

Street avg £1,976

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Barnoldswick district page.

Full Barnoldswick report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Edmondson Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Gisburn Road Community Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB18 5JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB18 5JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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