Sold STC Terraced

7 RUSKIN AVENUE

BLACKPOOL, BLACKPOOL FY1 6HP

3 beds 1 baths 74 m² Listed 26 Apr 2024 (-828d)

£80,000

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Property details

Floor area

74 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£72,000 Jun 2025

Price per m²

£1,081/m²

Local average

£99,063 (-19.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (64 of 33,755)

Street crime

895 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

* NO CHAIN * Three bedroom terraced house situated on Ruskin Avenue, Blackpool. The property is located within easy access of the sea front, local shops and features generous room sizes throughout. Whilst the property does require renovation throughout it offers the buyer lots of potential. Briefly comprising: Entrance hallway, reception room, kitchen, landing, two bedrooms, bathroom, second floor landing, third bedroom and rear yard.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Entrance door and meter cupboard.

RECEPTION ROOM
23`9` x 13`11` (7.23m x 4.24m) Max
UPVC double glazed window to the front, feature window to the rear and radiator.

KITCHEN
12`0` x 7`4` (3.67m x 2.23m) Max
Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, space for cooker, washing machine and fridge freezer, sink with mixer tap, tiled splashback, tiled floor and staircase leading to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Staircase leading to the second floor.
 
BEDROOM ONE
13`11` x 13`4` (4.23m x4.07m)
UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.
 
BEDROOM TWO
10`10` x 7`3` (3.31m x 2.20m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, storage cupboard and radiator.
 
BATHROOM
8`2` x 5`7` (2.48m x 1.70m)
UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Fitted four piece suite briefly comprising: Corner bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, wc, tiled walls and heated towel rail.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Large eaves storage cupboard.

BEDROOM THREE
13`10` x 10`2` (4.22m x 3.09m)
Velux window and radiator.
 
EXTERNAL

REAR
Rear Yard.

COUNCIL TAX BAND A

TENURE 
We have been informed that the property is Freehold; prospective purchasers should seek clarification of this from their solicitors. 

VIEWINGS 
Viewings are strictly by appointment through the agents office.  

All measurements are approximate and for illustrative purposes only. Digital images are reproduced for general information only and must not be inferred that any item shown is included for sale with the property. We have been unable to confirm if services / items in the property are in full working order. The property is offered for sale on this basis. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek expert advice where appropriate.

Listed by

Fylde Coast

The Square Room

Reference: 147286460

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/09/2024

Expiry date: 29/09/2034

Current heating cost: £2,971/year

Potential heating cost: £1,193/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,600

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9735583

Property Details

Street: 7 Ruskin Avenue

Town: BLACKPOOL

Postcode: FY1 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 02/09/2013

Work Completed: 16/04/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9733220

Property Details

Street: 7 Ruskin Avenue

Town: BLACKPOOL

Postcode: FY1 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 02/09/2013

Work Completed: 02/07/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9019191

Property Details

Street: 7 Ruskin Avenue

Town: BLACKPOOL

Postcode: FY1 6HP

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/08/2012

Work Completed: 10/05/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/06/2025 (1 year ago) £72,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
24 SEYMOUR ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6JH £85,000 02/01/2026 Terraced
6 AMBERBANKS GROVE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6DW £50,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
12A HYDE ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6EQ £94,950 28/11/2025 Terraced
2 HAIG ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6BZ £90,000 14/11/2025 Terraced
1 WEST VIEW AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HT £57,000 29/10/2025 Terraced
20 ST CHADS ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6BP £140,000 12/03/2025 Terraced
37 WELLINGTON ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6AR £90,000 28/02/2025 Terraced
229 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6ET £155,000 27/02/2025 Terraced
61 HAIG ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6BZ £56,500 14/12/2023 Terraced
10 WOLSLEY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HG £90,000 05/12/2023 Terraced
40 BOLTON STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6AE £91,950 16/11/2023 Terraced
43 ST CHADS ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6BP £117,000 30/10/2023 Terraced
13 HAIG ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6BZ £65,000 26/10/2023 Terraced
2 WOLSLEY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HG £75,000 10/10/2023 Terraced
2F BALL STREET, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HL £120,000 09/10/2023 Terraced
Same street 9 RUSKIN AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HP £99,000 29/09/2023 Terraced
14 LOWREY TERRACE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6DR £73,000 26/09/2023 Terraced
7 WOLSLEY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HG £89,950 31/07/2023 Terraced
7 ELLAND PLACE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6HX £60,000 05/06/2023 Terraced
8 AMBERBANKS GROVE, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6DW £72,000 31/05/2023 Terraced
48 HAIG ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6BZ £88,000 16/05/2023 Terraced

Street average: £99,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £88,018 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 4.8%
10y growth 22.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackpool. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5%
5y (index) 22.3%
10y (index) 47.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Blackpool. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £639/mo
Realistic £710/mo
Optimistic £781/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackpool.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Fylde Coast: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.0 miles
Shop Masons Convenience Store 0.0 miles
Shop Tiger Clothing Blackpool 0.1 miles
Train station Blackpool South 0.3 miles
Train station Blackpool Pleasure Beach 1.0 miles
Hospital The Harbour 2.5 miles
University Blackpool and The Fylde College 4.0 miles
Hospital Clifton Hospital 4.4 miles
University Blackpool & The Fylde College, Fleetwood Nautical Campus 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 367
Anti-social behaviour 159
Public order 67
Criminal damage and arson 65
Other theft 49
Vehicle crime 34
Shoplifting 32
Drugs 31
Other crime 27
Burglary 24
Possession of weapons 15
Robbery 14
Theft from the person 7
Bicycle theft 4
Total incidents 895

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Blackpool Gateway Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 12 Jul 2022
BFC School Other 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 22 Nov 2022
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Sep 2017
Revoe Learning Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Sep 2024
South Shore Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Inadequate — 10 Oct 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.89%
Max investor price (0.8%) £88,750
Target investor price (1%) £71,000
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).