1 Lawrence Street, Blackpool, FY4 1BU
About 1 Lawrence Street
1 Lawrence Street is a detached house in Blackpool (FY4 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a G (score 17), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2009); the latest reading is 3 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to E (score 52), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 37 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (17 versus a best of 67).
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in January 2004. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 255.8% above the 2004 sale of £28,950.
Energy performance
1 Lawrence Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 August 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
1 Lawrence Street has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
1 Lawrence Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£103,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 3 years.
£28,950
Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
26 January 2004Most recent
£28,950
+44.8%over 2 years1 February 2001
£20,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in FY4 1BU: £33,000 (2003–2003).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
420/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Waterloo Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB







