What kind of home is 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ?

40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ last change hands?

40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ last sold for £160,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and April 2023, 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ rose from £112,000 to £160,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ?

40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in FY2 9LQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ use?

The latest EPC at 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ?

40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ in?

40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ sits in Bispham, Blackpool, Blackpool. It falls within the FY2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ?

Police records around 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ?

The closest primary school to 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ is Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School (645m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Montgomery Academy (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ?

The closest bus stop to 40 Countess Crescent, FY2 9LQ is Cranleigh Avenue, 142m away. The nearest tram option is Cavendish Road (Blackpool Tramway), 331m away.

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40 Countess Crescent, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9LQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Countess Crescent

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

40 Countess Crescent is a semi-detached house in Bispham, Blackpool, Blackpool (FY2 9LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 125 m² it's 23.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (101 m² median across 27 EPCs). Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 24.4% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £160,000 in April 2023.

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromE52toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Countess Crescent, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Countess Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

40 Countess Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£160,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2023Most recent
£160,000
+42.9%over 11 years
17 May 2011
£112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY2 9LQ: £217,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in FY2 9LQ

On the street

Versus other Countess Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 40 Countess Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,280

Street avg £1,575

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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 Countess Crescent, Bispham

FY2 9LQ

3 bed1 bath

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1 Boston Avenue

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£180k

1 Beaufort Avenue, Bispham

FY2 9HQ

£178k

1 Athlone Avenue

FY2 9UY

3 bed1 bath

£175k

1 Cliff Holiday Flats, Cliff Place, Bispham

FY2 9JT

Flat

£163k

1 Bethel Avenue, Bispham

FY2 9NA

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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cranleigh Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY2 9LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY2 9LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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