What type of property is Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE has a recorded floor area of 22 m² (237 sq ft). That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in FY1 4DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Flat 2, 70 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 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE located?

Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

Police records around Flat 2, 70 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 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 70 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.

How well connected is Flat 2, 70 Reads Avenue, FY1 4DE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 70 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, 70 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4DE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

22 m²

237 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

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 mid-terrace house in Blackpool (FY1 4DE). It has a recorded floor area of 22 m² (around 237 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 22 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (22–30 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 3 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 22 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar 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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromC73toD61

Heating System

CommunityStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2022from Apr 2015

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 70 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

£108,000

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.

Floor Area for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

22 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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