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48 Tower Road, Blackburn, BB2 5LE

UPRN:100010763106Bungalow Property2 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-12T06:24:38.740850+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T12:57:43.221398+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 (2026-10-10T15:21:58.380700+00:00)
Map view of 48 Tower Road, Blackburn, BB2 5LE
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HP Score

Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£387,000
£368k - £406kHigh
Estimate
£387k
Range
£368k – £406k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,600
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,600
Yield
8.06%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

48 Tower Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (61/100). 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 RegisterOfcom 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
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
61/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 13Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£387,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,600
Gross Yield8.06%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2008-12-05)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1BB2 5LE
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 10/26/0495
    Variation of Condition No.2 "approved drawings" pursuant to planning application 10/25/0688 "Proposed two storey side and part rear extension, along with single storey element of rear extension" - amend roof form and increased footprint to part single storey rear extension
    Pending
  • 10/26/0395
    Removal of a 4m section of boundary wall, to enable the creation of a new vehicular access to the property off Woodlands Avenue
    Pending
  • 10/26/0366
    Demolition of 7no. garages
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2008-12-05
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,502
Population Density-
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 61%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Witton Park Academy
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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