What is the EPC rating for 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ is G with a score of 1 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ?

1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ in?

1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

Is 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ is St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (66m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn College (231m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Barton Street, BB2 1LJ is Barton Street, 66m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 356m away.

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1a, Barton Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LJ

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 1

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a property in Blackburn (BB2 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a G (score 1), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC GPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Barton Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 1LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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