What kind of home is 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT last sold for £67,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,250 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and October 2002, 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT rose from £47,250 to £67,000, a change of £19,750. That works out to roughly +17.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT have?

The current EPC rating for 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT use?

The latest EPC at 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT in?

49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT sits in Bispham, Blackpool, Blackpool. It falls within the FY2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

Police records around 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT show an average of 202 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

The closest primary school to 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT is Kincraig Primary School (399m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackpool and the Fylde College (528m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 49 Highcroft Avenue, FY2 0BT is Glenfield Avenue, 239m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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49 Highcroft Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0BT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 49 Highcroft Avenue

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

49 Highcroft Avenue is a semi-detached house in Bispham, Blackpool, Blackpool (FY2 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in October 2002. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 119.4% above the 2002 sale of £67,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£99/sq ft) was about 32.7% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better 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 8)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 September 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD58toF34

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Mar 2015from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromF33toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

May 2015from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD56toF36

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

56%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2015from May 2015

EPC improved fromF36toE51

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Highcroft Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Highcroft Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

49 Highcroft Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£67,000

Growth on file: 17.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2002Most recent
£67,000
+41.8%over 2 years
26 July 2000
£47,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY2 0BT: £165,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in FY2 0BT

On the street

Versus other Highcroft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 49 Highcroft Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,063

Street avg £1,873

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 All Hallows Close, Bispham

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1 Bristol Avenue, Bispham

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1 Alston Road

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1 Birkdale Avenue, Bispham

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3 bed

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.

Full Blackpool report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

202/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Glenfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kincraig Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY2 0BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY2 0BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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