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4 Metcalfe Close, Blackburn, BB2 4FQ

UPRN:200004505166Detached House6 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-14T04:00:04.462435+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-08)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T18:42:17.134998+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo 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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refresh
4 Metcalfe Close, Blackburn, BB2 4FQ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£405,000
£384k - £425kHigh
Estimate
£405k
Range
£384k – £425k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,800
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,800
Yield
8.30%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Metcalfe Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (46/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
46/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£405,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,800
Gross Yield8.30%
1y Growth-13.4%
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£240,000 (2010-01-08)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BB2 4FQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 10/26/0511
    Use of property by the Ministry of Justice's Probation Accommodation Programme for up to three adults (Use Class C2)
    Pending
  • 10/26/0500
    Demolition of existing conservetory and erection of a single storey rear extension. 6m from original rear wall, Max Height: 4m, Height to Eaves: 2.6m
    Pending
  • 10/26/0463
    Demolition of existing garage and conservatory and erection of single storey rear and side extension
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2010-01-08
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,502
Population Density-
Owner Occupied92%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 70%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Eden School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Heights Blackburn
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Longshaw Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Good

1 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 4 Metcalfe Close
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    £380k
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    £175k
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    £175k
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  • 3 Metcalfe Close
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    £202k
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