What type of property is Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT?

Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT sell for?

Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT last sold for £395,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and March 2014, Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT rose from £180,000 to £395,000, a change of £215,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT have?

The current EPC rating for Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT?

Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (1,981 sq ft), around 61 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB2 7LT. Source: EPC Register.

How is Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT heated?

The latest EPC at Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT?

Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT located?

Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT sits in Osbaldeston, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT?

Police records around Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT 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 Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT?

The closest primary school to Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston (349m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT?

The closest bus stop to Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, BB2 7LT is St Marys RCPS, 301m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, BB2 7LT

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

184 m²

1981 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Belmill

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

Belmill is a three-bedroom detached house in Osbaldeston, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB2 7LT). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.

At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (139 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £596,000 sits 50.9% above the 2014 sale of £395,000. On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

Belmill ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD60toE48

Oct 2014from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE48toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Belmill, Osbaldeston Lane, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, BB2 7LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Belmill has no planning applications on record.

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.

Belmill has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£596,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£395,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2014Most recent
£395,000
+119.4%over 17 years
11 November 1996
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB2 7LT: £750,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in BB2 7LT

On the street

Versus other Osbaldeston Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Belmill outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,147

Street avg £2,912

On par

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 188 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 9.6 t/year

On par

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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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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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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

St Marys RCPS — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB2 7LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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