What kind of home is 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ last change hands?

3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ last sold for £62,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in September 2001, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2001 and August 2017, 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ rose from £29,000 to £62,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in FY1 1SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ 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 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ in?

3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

Is 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (341% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (699m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Unity Academy Blackpool (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ is Cocker Street, 118m away. The nearest tram option is Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway), 305m away.

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3 Francis Street, Blackpool, FY1 1SQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Francis Street

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

3 Francis Street is a mid-terrace house in Blackpool (FY1 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 85.5% above the 2017 sale of £62,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 45.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Francis Street, Blackpool, FY1 1SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Francis Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£62,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

23 August 2017Most recent
£62,000
+113.8%over 15 years
20 September 2001
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY1 1SQ: £75,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in FY1 1SQ

On the street

Versus other Francis Street homes

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

Price per m² for 3 Francis Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,265

Street avg £981

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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 Blackpool district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cocker Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 1SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY1 1SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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