What kind of home is 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ last change hands?

3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ last sold for £65,000 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,000 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and March 2015, 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ rose from £38,000 to £65,000, a change of £27,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 3LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ 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 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ in?

3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

Police records around 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ 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 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ is Longshaw Community Junior School (333m), one of 34 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (1.0km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ is Malvern Avenue, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Abbotsford Avenue, Blackburn, BB2 3LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Abbotsford Avenue

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

3 Abbotsford Avenue is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 90.8% above the 2015 sale of £65,000. At 113 m² it's 29.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 20 EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in March 2015.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
LoftYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2026

2 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Sept 2013

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Abbotsford Avenue, Blackburn, BB2 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Abbotsford Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

3 Abbotsford Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2003).

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£65,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2015Most recent
£65,000
+71.1%over 11 years
14 August 2003
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 3LZ: £95,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BB2 3LZ

On the street

Versus other Abbotsford Avenue homes

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

On floor area, 3 Abbotsford Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£575

Street avg £914

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

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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

Malvern Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Longshaw Community Junior School. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB2 3LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 3LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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