What kind of home is 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR?

5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR?

5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 0AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR?

5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR in?

5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR?

The closest primary school to 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR is Penwortham Primary School (618m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penwortham Girls' High School (366m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Priory Lane, PR1 0AR is Tesco, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Priory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Main heating runs on electricity. At 53 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–207 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 13 units on file.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD56toE43

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Gas MultipointImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Priory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 0AR: £290,000 (2022–2019).

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Preston district page.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Penwortham Girls' High School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 0AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 0AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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