What type of property is Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE 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 Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE located?

Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE 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 Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (495m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Shore Academy (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is Park Road, 113m away. The nearest bus option is National Express Coach Facility, 403m away.

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Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Blackpool (FY1 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.

At 54 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 37 EPCs).

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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)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C73

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

Mar 2021from May 2013

EPC improved fromD55toF29

Dec 2024from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromF29toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 44 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£119,000

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 4DE: £50,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in FY1 4DE

On the street

Versus other Reads Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY1 4DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY1 4DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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