What kind of home is Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN?

Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN?

Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in FY1 1RN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN use?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN?

Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN in?

Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

Is Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN show an average of 802 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (25% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (636m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Unity Academy Blackpool (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, FY1 1RN is Cocker Street, 95m away. The nearest underground option is North Station (Blackpool Tramway), 263m away.

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Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, Blackpool, FY1 1RN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is an end-of-terrace house in Blackpool (FY1 1RN). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (61 versus a worst of 41). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (56 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromC73toE53

Heating System

CommunityRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

40%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2026from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD61

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 31 Banks Street, Blackpool, FY1 1RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£144,000

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 5 sales in FY1 1RN: £150,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in FY1 1RN

On the street

Versus other Banks Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 3 is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Blackpool report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

802/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cocker Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY1 1RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY1 1RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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