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151 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
522 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 151 Preston New Road

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

151 Preston New Road is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 6BN). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 522 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 49 m² this is the 26th smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–391 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 56 units on file.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 55.6% above the 2024 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 510.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £72,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

151 Preston New Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2011

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Mar 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 151 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

151 Preston New Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

151 Preston New Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£72,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 April 2024Most recent

    £72,000

    +80.0%over 1 year
  2. 10 August 2022

    £40,000

    -11.1%over 12 years
  3. 16 August 2009

    £45,000

    +136.8%over 6 years
  4. 23 June 2003

    £19,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 6BN: £140,000 (2018–2004).

On the street

Versus other Preston New Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 151 Preston New Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 151 Preston New Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Saunders Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Silas's CofE Primary School. 43 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 6BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BB2 6BN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 6BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 151 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.