When did 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD last change hands?

85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD last sold for £20,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £18,300 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and August 2016, 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD rose from £18,300 to £20,000, a change of £1,700. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD?

The current EPC rating for 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD?

85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 3UD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD heated?

The latest EPC at 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD?

85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD 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 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD located?

85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

Is 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD in a safe area?

Police records around 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD 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 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD?

The closest primary school to 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD is St James' Church of England Primary School (452m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darwen Vale High School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD?

The closest bus stop to 85b, Beatrice Place, BB2 3UD is Ermine Close, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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85b, Beatrice Place, Blackburn, BB2 3UD

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 85b

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

85b is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 3UD). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 12th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–118 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 435% above the 2016 sale of £20,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£38/sq ft) was about 55.7% below the postcode norm. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from May 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2026from Feb 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85b, Beatrice Place, Blackburn, BB2 3UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

85b 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.

85b's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£20,000

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2016Most recent
£20,000
+9.3%over 21 years
5 July 1995
£18,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 3UD: £125,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BB2 3UD

On the street

Versus other Beatrice Place homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

85b is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£408

Street avg £869

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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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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1 Beatrice Place

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1 Bankside

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Avebury Close

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Bryan Street

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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

Ermine Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James' Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 3UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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