151 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN
About 151 Preston New Road
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.
Energy performance
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2021
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
151 Preston New Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
151 Preston New Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.
£112,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 21 years.
£72,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
23 April 2024Most recent
£72,000
+80.0%over 1 year10 August 2022
£40,000
-11.1%over 12 years16 August 2009
£45,000
+136.8%over 6 years23 June 2003
£19,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 6BN: £140,000 (2018–2004).
Nearby sales in BB2 6BN
209 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN
Sold Dec 2018
£170,000199 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN
Sold Nov 2006
£80,000195 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN
Sold Mar 2006
£167,500149 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN
Sold Mar 2004
£36,000163 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN
Sold Jun 2003
£50,000
Versus other Preston New Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 151 Preston New Road runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 57 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB







