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38 Observatory Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HE

UPRN:100010751883Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-27T01:17:26.631350+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:06:36.788022+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T07:53:31.494853+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:21:46.063783+00:00)
38 Observatory Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HE

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£181,000
£172k - £190kHigh
Estimate
£181k
Range
£172k – £190k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
7.29%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 Observatory Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (47/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
47/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 36
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£181,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield7.29%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£93,000 (2006-02-16)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BB2 3HE
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 10/26/0478
    Erection of 1No detached self-build house with associated external works and parking
    Pending
  • 10/26/0448
    Proposed replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension and erection of single storey extension to the side
    Pending
  • 10/26/0423
    Erection of single storey rear extension. Max length 3.5m, eaves height 3m, ridge height 4m and rear corner infill extension.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-02-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,502
Population Density4,561 /km²
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 65%65+ 14%
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Schools Nearby

  • Blackburn Central High School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Markazul Uloom
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Noorul Uloom
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
    0.3 mi
    Good

2 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 3 Observatory Road
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    £125k
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  • 37 Observatory Road
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    £185k
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  • 13 Observatory Road
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    £110k
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  • 40 Observatory Road
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    £176k
    -