What type of property is Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR?

Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR?

Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). That makes it about 80% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 6LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR?

Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR 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 Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR located?

Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR 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 Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy (396m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (644m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, BB2 6LR is Saunders Road, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, Blackburn, BB2 6LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB2 6LR). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (28–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 5 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (143 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB82toD65

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 12 Irving Place, Blackburn, BB2 6LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

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 6LR: £170,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in BB2 6LR

On the street

Versus other Irving Place homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

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Comparables

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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

Saunders Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy. 42 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB2 6LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 6LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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