What kind of home is 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ?

16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ last change hands?

16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ last sold for £97,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ?

16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ?

16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ 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 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ in?

16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ sits in Blackpool. It falls within the FY4 postcode district.

Is 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ 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 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ is Roseacre Primary Academy (361m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highfield Leadership Academy (1.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Highgate, FY4 2QJ is Abbey Road, 129m away. The nearest airport option is Blackpool International Airport, 359m away.

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16 Highgate, Blackpool, FY4 2QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Highgate

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

16 Highgate is a semi-detached house in Blackpool (FY4 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 sits 52.6% above the 2013 sale of £97,000. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2013).

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE46toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Highgate, Blackpool, FY4 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Highgate has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Highgate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£97,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 December 2013Most recent
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in FY4 2QJ: £165,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in FY4 2QJ

On the street

Versus other Highgate homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Highgate outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,141

Street avg £1,574

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£148k

1 Abbeyville

FY4 2JU

3 bed1 bath

£154k

1 Byland Close

FY4 2QD

2 bed1 bath

£135k

1 Garden Terrace

FY4 2AD

4 bed

£163k

1 Abbey Close

FY4 2FH

£163k

1 Cheddar Avenue

FY4 2LG

3 bed1 bath

£165k

1 Colville Avenue

FY4 2PE

£166k

1 Cartmell Fold, Squires Gate Lane

FY4 2NL

3 bed

£131k

1 Green Avenue

FY4 2JJ

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Abbey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Roseacre Primary Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around FY4 2QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for FY4 2QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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