What type of property is 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH last change hands?

5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH last sold for £50,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in August 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

Across 3 sales between August 2005 and March 2018, 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH rose from £40,000 to £50,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH 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.

Where is 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH located?

5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

Police records around 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH 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.

Which schools serve 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

The closest primary school to 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (452m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Unity Academy Blackpool (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Platt Street, FY1 3BH is Buchanan Street, 190m away. The nearest rail option is Blackpool North Rail Station, 204m away.

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5 Platt Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Platt Street

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

5 Platt Street is a mid-terrace house in Blackpool (FY1 3BH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 106% above the 2018 sale of £50,000. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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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 3)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Jul 2014

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2018from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromE52toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Platt Street, Blackpool, FY1 3BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Platt Street 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.

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

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£50,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

9 March 2018Most recent
£50,000
+25.0%over 2 years
29 April 2015
£40,000
30 August 2005
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY1 3BH: £50,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in FY1 3BH

On the street

Versus other Platt Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Platt Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£847

Street avg £958

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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.

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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

0.2 km

Buchanan Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY1 3BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY1 3BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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