What energy rating does Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in FY1 4DE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 2, 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.

Which area is Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE in?

Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Police records around Flat 2, 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.

What schools are near Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 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 transport links are near Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 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 2, 44 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a semi-detached house in Blackpool (FY1 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 64 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 40). The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 64 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 5)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from May 2013

EPC improved fromE53toF28

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Dec 2020from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromF28toE49

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2021from Dec 2020

EPC improved fromE49toF36

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Oct 2025from May 2021

EPC improved fromF36toC77

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

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 44 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£114,000

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.

On epc rating, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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