Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Outstanding0.45 miles · Ages 3–11
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Inspected 13 Sep 2023
9, MERLIN ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 7BA
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
Map is approximate based on postcode and does not show the exact property location.
| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-09-1998 | £160,000 | £59 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2013 | E | D | 9, Merlin Road | 2,723 | High (100) | View |
£3,547–£4,092 per year
Likely Bands F–G · standard two-adult charge
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Blackburn with Darwen average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
3 Outstanding · 3 Good · 4 without a current rating
0.45 miles · Ages 3–11
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Inspected 13 Sep 2023
0.21 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 8 Feb 2022
0.21 miles · Ages 5–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 25 Apr 2023
0.30 miles · Ages 4–11
Free schools
Inspected 4 Mar 2025
0.50 miles · Ages 4–11
Free schools
0.21 miles · Ages 11–18
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Inspected 11 Oct 2022
1.15 miles · Ages 11–18
Free schools
Inspected 5 Mar 2024
0.50 miles · Ages 11–19
Free schools
Inspected 25 Sep 2019
0.86 miles · Ages 11–16
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0.98 miles · Ages 11–18
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime is down 6.2% over the past year, driven by increases in burglary and offset by decreases in possession of weapons.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 38.8% |
+1.5%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 24.7% |
-20%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 9% |
+23.1%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 7.3% |
-23.5%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Other theft | 9 | 5.1% |
-43.8%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Burglary | 8 | 4.5% |
+166.7%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Other crime | 7 | 3.9% |
+16.7%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Public order | 5 | 2.8% |
-28.6%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Drugs | 4 | 2.2% |
0%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Robbery | 3 | 1.7% |
+100%
vs +9.2% nationally
|
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