What kind of home is 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG is a semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG last change hands?

1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG last sold for £170,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in October 2021, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

Across 2 sales between October 2021 and February 2023, 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG rose from £160,000 to £170,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2014 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in FY4 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG in?

1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

Police records around 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (95% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

The closest primary school to 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG is St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (474m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Shore Academy (555m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Hill Street, FY4 1DG is Byron Street, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Blackpool South Rail Station, 165m away.

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1a, Hill Street, Blackpool, FY4 1DG

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Blackpool (FY4 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 2021–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 is 25.3% below the 2023 sale of £170,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 144.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 103 m² it's 24.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 15 EPCs). Last sale on file: £170,000 in February 2023. One historical planning record sits against the property in 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 6)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from May 2014

EPC improved fromE43toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2018from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromC69toD64

Jan 2025from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromD64toE53

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Jan 2025

EPC improved fromE53toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Hill Street, Blackpool, FY4 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Hill Street, Blackpool, FY4 1DG

1decisions15documents

Jun 2023
Application
Outcome in report
Use of premises as 1no.ground floor self-contained flat.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
23/0281
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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.

Latest sale on 1a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£170,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

15 February 2023Most recent
£170,000
+6.3%over 1 year
25 October 2021
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY4 1DG: £100,000 (2022–2009).

Nearby sales in FY4 1DG

On the street

Versus other Hill Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,650

Street avg £1,098

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Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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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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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Byron Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY4 1DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY4 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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