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12 HILLCREST ROAD, BLACKBURN

BB2 5LF

BLACKBURN

Current

B

84

Potential

A

96

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BLACKBURN, BB2 5LF. The property offers 74mยฒ (797 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (96/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ353, comprising ยฃ217 for heating, ยฃ75 for hot water, and ยฃ61 for lighting. The property produces 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2021 for ยฃ178,000.

How Does 12 HILLCREST ROAD Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this BLACKBURN property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ353 are approximately ยฃ1447 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BB2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs BLACKBURN

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs BB2

This property84
Average60
+40% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ489/year less than the BLACKBURN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

A(96 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Nov 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 HILLCREST ROAD

BLACKBURN

BB2 5LF

BLACKBURN

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Floor Area

74.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

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Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 96

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.2 tonnes/year

16 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

93 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

13 Nov 2020

new dwelling

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About BLACKBURN

BLACKBURN is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BLACKBURN have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ625 below the BLACKBURN average, offering good value. The BB2 postcode district contains over 21500 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ178,000

8 April 2021

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ217.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ75.0/yr

Save ยฃ28/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ61.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.10 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขBB2 2RY

Last inspected: Jun 2021

โœ“Good

Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขBB2 5NX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBB2 4SR

Last inspected: Feb 2023

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Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBB2 4TT

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

Witton Park Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBB2 6TD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Meadowhead Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขBB2 4QG

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขBB2 4EW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Griffin Park Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขBB2 2PN

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime228 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

87 incidents (38%)

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Anti-social behaviour

49 incidents (21%)

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Criminal damage

26 incidents (11%)

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Public order

18 incidents (8%)

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Theft

10 incidents (4%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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