What kind of home is 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF last change hands?

45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF last sold for £60,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

The current EPC rating for 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF is F with a score of 36 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF use?

The latest EPC at 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF in?

45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

Police records around 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF show an average of 566 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

The closest primary school to 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF is St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (262m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn College (359m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF?

The closest bus stop to 45 Shaw Street, BB2 1HF is Higson Street, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Shaw Street, Blackburn, BB2 1HF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 36

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 45 Shaw Street

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

45 Shaw Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £105,000 sits 75% above the 2023 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£75/sq ft) was about 52.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £60,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

45 Shaw Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

F36

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 February 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Jan 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Shaw Street, Blackburn, BB2 1HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Shaw Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

45 Shaw Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£105,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£60,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 July 2023Most recent
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 1HF: £72,000 (2017–2009).

Nearby sales in BB2 1HF

On the street

Versus other Shaw Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 45 Shaw Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£811

Street avg £658

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£136k

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1 Broomfield Place

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3 bed

£113k

1 Heyhurst Road

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3 bed

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1 Bath Street

BB2 1UJ

3 bed1 bath

£107k

1 Higson Street

BB2 1ER

£110k

1 Byron Terrace

BB2 1UX

£100k

1 Alder Bank

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£100k

1 Cheetham Street

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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 Blackburn district page.

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Crime

566/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Higson Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB2 1HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 1HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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