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96 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH

UPRN:100010752201Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T01:26:13.757991+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-08)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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
96 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£233,000
£222k - £245kHigh
Estimate
£233k
Range
£222k – £245k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
7.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

96 Openshaw Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (64/100). 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)Defra 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
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
64/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£233,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield7.98%
1y Growth+8.4%
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.7%
10y Growth+4.3%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BB1 8RH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 10/26/0521
    Installation of PV Solar Panels to existing Sports Hall roof
    Pending
  • 10/26/0502
    Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new raised patio area
    Pending
  • 10/26/0485
    Change of use from a single residential dwelling to create 2 self-contained apartments (C3)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership43.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,502
Population Density4,346 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 27%16-64 61%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • Cedars Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Thomas's Centre
    0.2 mi
    OutstandingConcerns
  • Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Pleckgate High School
    0.4 mi
    OutstandingConcerns

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 92 Openshaw Drive
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    £210k
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  • 57 Openshaw Drive
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    £187k
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  • 68 Openshaw Drive
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    £181k
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  • 50 Openshaw Drive
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    £150k
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