52a, Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NU
About 52a
52a is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 1NU). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 9th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 39). The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2019. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property 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 history
52a 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.
Sales history & valuation
52a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£119,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 1NU: £60,000 (2010–1998).
Nearby sales in BB2 1NU
Versus other Whalley Banks homes
On epc rating, 52a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 55 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Harrison Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy. 46 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB