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5 Columbia Way, Blackburn, BB2 7DT

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Columbia Way

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

5 Columbia Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB2 7DT). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 57.6% above the 2011 sale of £118,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromE53toD67
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Columbia Way, Blackburn, BB2 7DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Columbia Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 5 Columbia Way, Blackburn, BB2 7DT

3decisions2extensions32documents2nearby
  1. May 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    First floor extension supported on pillars above car port

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    10/08/0261
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 32 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Columbia Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -6.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£118,000

Growth on file: -6.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2011Most recent

    £118,000

    -23.6%over 4 years

  2. 23 August 2007

    £154,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 7DT: £215,995 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Columbia Way homes

Four headline reads against 65 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Columbia Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,573

Street avg £1,960

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Columbia Way

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

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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
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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1 Carter Fold, Mellor

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£310k

1 Brookfield, Mellor

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£372k

1 Beardwood Drive

BB2 7AH

4 bed
£383k

1 Acrefield

BB2 7BJ

4 bed
£410k

1 Beardwood Meadow

BB2 7BH

4 bed3 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Calgary Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lammack Primary School. 29 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 7DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BB2 7DT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 7DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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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