What type of property is 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

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

How energy efficient is 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ is F with a score of 37 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

8 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.

Where is 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ located?

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

Is 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbotsford Avenue, BB2 3LZ is Malvern Avenue, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Abbotsford Avenue, Blackburn, BB2 3LZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 37

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Abbotsford Avenue

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

8 Abbotsford Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 3LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows an F (score 37), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 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.

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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.

8 Abbotsford Avenue 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 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

F37

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 March 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Apr 2012

Hot Water

ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbotsford Avenue, Blackburn, BB2 3LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Abbotsford Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£112,000

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.

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.

8 Abbotsford Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

37 (F)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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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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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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