What type of property is 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF?

8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF last change hands?

8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF last sold for £185,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £55,950 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1997 and July 2025, 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF rose from £55,950 to £185,000, a change of £129,050. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF?

8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 4LF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF?

8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF located?

8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

Is 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF 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 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF?

The closest primary school to 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary (541m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darwen Vale High School (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Arbour Drive, BB2 4LF is Cravens Brow, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Arbour Drive, Blackburn, BB2 4LF

Solar panels4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Arbour Drive

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

8 Arbour Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB2 4LF). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £185,000 — fresh data. At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (107 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 148.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Solar panelsYes

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Arbour Drive, Blackburn, BB2 4LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Arbour Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Arbour Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£185,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2025Most recent
£185,000
+28.0%over 18 years
31 October 2006
£144,500
+110.9%over 3 years
11 December 2002
£68,500
+22.4%over 5 years
28 August 1997
£55,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 4LF: £177,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in BB2 4LF

On the street

Versus other Arbour Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Arbour Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,681

Street avg £1,622

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

566/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cravens Brow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB2 4LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 4LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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