2, Swallowfields, BB1 8NR

2 Swallowfields is a 147 m² / 1,582 sq ft detached home in Blackburn. It sold for £206,000 in May 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £397k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £275k to £400k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2004 £206,000 13.8% 12.1%
Nov 2000 £132,000 2.4% 0.5%
Dec 1995 £117,500 -44.2% -45.3%
Jun 1995 £160,000 na na
Internal area
147 square metres (1,582 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,401 per square metre (£130 per square foot) in May 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,700 per square metre (£251 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2004 £206,000 £1,401 £396,874 £2,700
Nov 2000 £132,000 £898 £458,557 £3,119
Dec 1995 £117,500 £799 £516,432 £3,513
Jun 1995 £160,000 £1,088 £666,873 £4,537

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 147 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £396,874. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Blackburn are now selling for between £1,870 and £2,720 per square metre (£173 and £252 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 147 m², this implies a valuation between £275,000 and £400,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
831 square metres (8,945 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
30 March 2015 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
FiT application
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
147 sqm (1,582 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Thatched, with additional insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

2 Swallowfields is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £396,874.
  • Based on an internal area of 147 m² and recent prices in Blackburn, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £275,000 to £400,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 2 Swallowfields last sold for £206,000 in May 2004.

HouseMetric shows 2 Swallowfields as 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 30 March 2015. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 2 Swallowfields was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

2 Swallowfields is in postcode BB1 8NR, in Blackburn. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Swallowfields, BB1 8NR or analysis of the Blackburn property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.