30, Swallowfields, BB1 8NR

30 Swallowfields is a 172 m² / 1,851 sq ft detached home in Blackburn. It sold for £280,500 in May 2011. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £418k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £322k to £468k 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 2011 £280,500 1.3% -1.5%
May 2008 £270,000 4.6% 1.9%
Nov 2004 £230,000 na na
Internal area
172 square metres (1,851 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,630 per square metre (£151 per square foot) in May 2011. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,428 per square metre (£226 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2011 £280,500 £1,631 £417,623 £2,428
May 2008 £270,000 £1,570 £422,290 £2,455
Nov 2004 £230,000 £1,337 £416,148 £2,419

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 172 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 £417,623. 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 172 m², this implies a valuation between £322,000 and £468,000. 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
445 square metres (4,790 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 30 Swallowfields. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared May 2011.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos for 30 Swallowfields.

Photos for 30 Swallowfields
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2021 10/21/0085
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
30 Swallowfields Blackburn
Description:
Single storey rear extension 5m from original wall, Max Height: 3.7m, Height to Eaves:3.5m
Planning ref:
December 2020 10/20/1019
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application refused
Address:
30 Swallowfields Blackburn
Description:
Single storey rear extension and alterations
EPC Inspections
Summary:
15 November 2010 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
172 sqm (1,851 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

30 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 £417,623.
  • Based on an internal area of 172 m² and recent prices in Blackburn, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £322,000 to £468,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 30 Swallowfields last sold for £280,500 in May 2011.

HouseMetric shows 30 Swallowfields as 172 m² (1,851 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 15 November 2010. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 30 Swallowfields was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

30 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.