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Whittaker Gardens, Apartment 2, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AL

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Whittaker Gardens

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

Whittaker Gardens is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB2 7AL). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 is 15.6% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £205,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Oct 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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21st centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Whittaker Gardens, Apartment 2, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Whittaker Gardens has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

Whittaker Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£205,000

Growth on file: -2.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 2024Most recent

    £205,000

    -16.8%over 8 years

  2. 19 March 2015

    £246,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 7AL: £80,000 (2025–2022).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Whittaker Gardens

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
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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£187k

Arrowsmith House, Apartment 14, Preston New Road

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£187k

Arrowsmith House, Apartment 2, Preston New Road

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Flat
£184k

Arrowsmith House, Apartment 8, Preston New Road

BB2 7AL

Flat
£178k

Arrowsmith House, Apartment 16, Preston New Road

BB2 7AL

Flat1 bed1 bath
£168k

Arrowsmith House, Apartment 5, Preston New Road

BB2 7AL

Flat2 bed1 bath
£166k

Southworth House, Apartment 16, Preston New Road

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Flat
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.
Full Blackburn report

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eden Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School. 27 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 7AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BB2 7AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 7AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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 Whittaker Gardens, Apartment 2, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.