When did 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG last change hands?

23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG last sold for £85,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG have?

The current EPC rating for 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG?

23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 157% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 1LG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG heated?

The latest EPC at 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG located?

23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG?

Police records around 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG 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.

Which schools serve 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG?

The closest primary school to 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG is St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (109m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn College (286m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG?

The closest bus stop to 23a, Cardwell Place, BB2 1LG is The Mall, 88m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 325m away.

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23a, Cardwell Place, Blackburn, BB2 1LG

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23a

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

23a is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 1LG). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 72 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 50.6% above the 2015 sale of £85,000. Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, Cardwell Place, Blackburn, BB2 1LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23a 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.

23a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 December 2015Most recent
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 1LG: £67,000 (2018–1997).

Nearby sales in BB2 1LG

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

566/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Mall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn. 47 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 1LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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