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Close Nook Cottage, Wilpshire Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4AH

UPRN:100012393575Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-15T04:00:01.705358+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T02:00:22.959928+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-13T06:36:24.201444+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Close Nook Cottage, Wilpshire Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4AH

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£721,000
£685k - £757kHigh
Estimate
£721k
Range
£685k – £757k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,650
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,650
Yield
7.74%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Close Nook Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (23/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
23/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£721,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,650
Gross Yield7.74%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.7%
10y Growth+4.3%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2BB1 4AH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 11/26/0378
    Full: Installation of 128 ground mounted solar panels with associated underground cabling to the dwelling
    Pending
  • 11/26/0307
    Householder: Hip to gable extension with rear dormer and side and rear extensions
    Conditions
  • 11/25/0517
    Full: The proposal includes various elevation changes to the existing dwelling; the conversion and extension of 2 attached barns to create 3 new dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and gardens.
    Conditions
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Ownership

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

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,647
Population Density-
Owner Occupied91%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 57%65+ 29%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Hyndburn Academy
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Great Harwood Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
    0.7 mi
    Good

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

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Comparables

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  • Close Nook Cottage Wilpshire Road
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    £700k
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  • Harwood Edge Farm Wilpshire Road
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    £745k
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  • Harwood Edge Barn Wilpshire Road
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    £50k
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  • Close Nook Farm Wilpshire Road
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    £400k
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