40 Observatory Road

    40, OBSERVATORY ROAD, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HE

    This semi-detached leasehold property on Observatory Road last sold in March 2025 for £175,999. Based on price growth in the BB2 district since then, its estimated current value is £175,999 — placing it in the 18th percentile nationally and the 54th percentile within BB2. The property covers 63 m² (678 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £2,794 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of B.

    Type

    Semi-Detached

    Tenure

    Leasehold

    Floor Area

    678 sq ft

    63 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £175,999

    Mar 2025

    Estimated Valuation

    £175,999

    Est. £/sq ft

    £260/sq ft

    £2,794/m²

    Property Details

    TypeSemi-Detached
    TenureLeasehold
    Built formSemi-Detached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1900-1929
    Habitable rooms4
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialB
    Floor area678 sq ft (63 m²)
    EPC dateOct 2024
    WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    31 Mar 2025

    £175,999

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£175,999
    Value per sq ft / m²£260/sq ft (£2,794/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    BB2 district percentile54th percentile
    National percentile18th percentile

    District Context — BB2

    BB2 covers parts of East Lancashire, including areas around Blackburn and surrounding neighbourhoods. It is a working-class district with a diverse population, affordable housing, and a strong community focus.

    Average Property Price - BB2

    £205,895

    14

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - BB2

    £30,753

    10

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BB2

    5.2%

    91

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BB

    3.9%

    49

    National percentile

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