What planning history does Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR have?

Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR?

Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR is in council tax band E.

Which area is Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR in?

Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR sits in Balderstone, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR?

Police records around Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR 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.

What schools are near Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR?

The closest primary school to Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston (337m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR?

The closest bus stop to Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, BB2 7LR is Bay Horse, 323m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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 7LR: £400,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in BB2 7LR

Homestead, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR
Sold May 2024
£895,000
Camroyd, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR
Sold Dec 2022
£480,000
Turnstone, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR
Sold Nov 2015
£400,000
Mottram, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR
Sold Feb 2013
£295,000
Holme Lea, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR
Sold Oct 2003
£245,000

Overview

About Lower Commons House

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

Lower Commons House is a property in Balderstone, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB2 7LR). It has council tax band E.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lower Commons House, Higher Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2020
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Prior notification of larger home extension to extend 3.5 metres measured externally beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, being 3 metres in maximum height and measuring 3 metres at eaves.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
31499
Full record in report
Nov 1998
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
ERECTION OF A CONCRETE GARAGE TO REPLACE EXISTING.
Reference
13945
Full record in report

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

566/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bay Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, OsbaldestonPrimary337m
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km

Nearest stops

Bay HorseBus stop323m
Abbott BrowBus stop383m
St Marys RCPSBus stop429m
Feilden ArmsBus stop715m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences2,974 reports35%
Anti-social Behaviour2,136 reports25%
Criminal Damage & Arson626 reports7%
Shoplifting569 reports7%

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB2 7LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 7LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£250k

1 Abbott Brow, Mellor

BB2 7HT

£407k

1 Acrefield

BB2 7BJ

4 bed

1 Aintree Cottages, Mellor Brook

BB2 7PP

£213k

1 Alberta Close

BB2 7DU

2 bed1 bath

1 Arley Rise, Mellor

BB2 7EU

£356k

1 Astor Crescent

BB2 7FU

£300k

1 Barker Lane, Mellor

BB2 7ED

£263k

1 Beardwood Brow

BB2 7AX

Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.

How the estimate is made: We don't publish an estimate for Lower Commons House because there is no EPC to tell the model the home's size and specification. The full report sets its records against recent comparable sales in BB2 7LR.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for Lower Commons House, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: There is no Energy Performance Certificate on the public register for Lower Commons House. A valid EPC is needed to sell or let a home in England and Wales, and lasts 10 years.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to Lower Commons House. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BB2 7LR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Lower Commons House is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

FAQ

Common questions

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