What type of property is 4 French Close, BB2 6SH?

4 French Close, BB2 6SH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 4 French Close, BB2 6SH?

The current EPC rating for 4 French Close, BB2 6SH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 French Close, BB2 6SH?

4 French Close, BB2 6SH has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 6SH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 French Close, BB2 6SH heated?

The latest EPC at 4 French Close, BB2 6SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 French Close, BB2 6SH?

4 French Close, BB2 6SH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 French Close, BB2 6SH located?

4 French Close, BB2 6SH sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

Is 4 French Close, BB2 6SH in a safe area?

Police records around 4 French Close, BB2 6SH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 French Close, BB2 6SH?

The closest primary school to 4 French Close, BB2 6SH is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy (204m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Witton Park Academy (497m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 French Close, BB2 6SH?

The closest bus stop to 4 French Close, BB2 6SH is Livingstone Road, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 French Close, Blackburn, BB2 6SH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 French Close

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

4 French Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB2 6SH). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 57 m² it's 24% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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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 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Aug 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 French Close, Blackburn, BB2 6SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 French Close 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.

4 French Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£126,000

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 1 sales in BB2 6SH: £107,200 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in BB2 6SH

3 French Close, Blackburn, BB2 6SH
Sold Dec 2024
£107,200

On the street

Versus other French Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 French Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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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3 bed1 bath

£182k

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3 bed1 bath

£183k

1 Copper Beeches, Meins Road

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3 bed2 bath

£282k

1 Braeside

BB2 6DR

3 bed

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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Livingstone Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 6SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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