What kind of home is Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG?

Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG last change hands?

Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG last sold for £77,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £16,000 in January 1996, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1996 and November 2024, Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG rose from £16,000 to £77,000, a change of £61,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG?

Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in FY1 4JG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG use?

The latest EPC at Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG in?

Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY1 postcode district.

Is Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG 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 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG?

The closest primary school to Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG is Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School (428m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mary's Catholic Academy (1.9km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG?

The closest bus stop to Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, FY1 4JG is Leicester Road, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4JG

EV charger

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 7

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

Flat 7 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackpool (FY1 4JG). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

At 71 m² it's 20.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 48 EPCs). Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 is 37.7% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £77,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
EV chargerYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromE46toD63

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 7, 147 Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 7 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.

Price for Flat 7 has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£77,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2024Most recent
£77,000
+381.3%over 28 years
14 January 1996
£16,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY1 4JG: £59,950 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in FY1 4JG

On the street

Versus other Hornby Road homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 7 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,085

Street avg £1,189

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leicester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY1 4JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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