Our Data Sources
40, Observatory Road, Blackburn has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 40, Observatory Road, Blackburn is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £171,443 and a rental value of £1,183 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £151,849 and a rental value of £1,048 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 40, Observatory Road, Blackburn sits on a plot of 226 m2.
We have plot size data on 44 out of 44 other houses in the postcode and 40, Observatory Road, Blackburn sits on the 39th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
40, Observatory Road, Blackburn has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Oct 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 40, Observatory Road, Blackburn was last sold on 31st March 2025 for £175,999 and was recorded as a leasehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since March 2025, the market for similar properties has dropped by 10.2%.
- Sold Mar 2025£175,999
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 61 sales of properties similar to 40, Observatory Road, Blackburn within a radius of 660 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 37, Observatory Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HE, a leasehold house which sold for £185,000 on the 19th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in BB2.
- Sold Sep 2025£185,000 | 2 Bed House37, Observatory Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HE37, Observatory Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HE
- Sold May 2025£160,000 | 2 Bed House32, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HG32, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HG
- Sold Oct 2023£140,000 | 2 Bed House45, Roman Road, Blackburn, BB2 3EZ45, Roman Road, Blackburn, BB2 3EZ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Observatory Road, Blackburn, BB2 has a total of 44 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 40, Observatory Road, Blackburn is the 35th largest and the 30th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £13k less expensive than the average property in BB2.
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Schools Nearby
- St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn600 m away
- Audley Junior School700 m away
- Audley Infant School700 m away
- Blackburn Central High School400 m away
- Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy1.3 km away
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Blackburn|1.4 km away
- Mill Hill (Lancs)|2.1 km away
- Cherry Tree|3.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.
