What kind of home is 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

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

What did 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ sell for?

5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ last sold for £45,000 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in FY1 1SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

5 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 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Francis Street, FY1 1SQ is Cocker Street, 118m away. The nearest tram option is Pleasant Street (Blackpool Tramway), 305m away.

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5 Francis Street, Blackpool, FY1 1SQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Francis Street

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

5 Francis Street is a mid-terrace house in Blackpool (FY1 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Held since February 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 173.3% above the 2005 sale of £45,000.

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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 4)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Jan 2021from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2025from Jan 2021

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Francis Street, Blackpool, FY1 1SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Francis Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5 Francis Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£45,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 February 2005Most recent
£45,000

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.

5 Francis Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£865

Street avg £1,021

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£124k

10 Francis Street

FY1 1SQ

£124k

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FY1 1JD

£127k

146 148, Flat 4, Promenade

FY1 1RE

Flat

£114k

11 Francis Street

FY1 1SQ

2 bed1 bath

£112k

1 Francis Street

FY1 1SQ

£112k

13 Francis Street

FY1 1SQ

2 bed

£136k

146 148, Flat 3, Promenade

FY1 1RE

Flat

£106k

121a, Church Street

FY1 1HZ

2 bed1 bath

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.

Full Blackpool report

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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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 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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