What type of property is 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA last sold for £178,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 0BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA located?

4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

Police records around 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA 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.

Which schools serve 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

The closest primary school to 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA is Penwortham Primary School (658m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penwortham Girls' High School (620m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Kensington Avenue, PR1 0BA is Priory Lane, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Kensington Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Kensington Avenue

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

4 Kensington Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 0BA). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 57.9% above the 2015 sale of £178,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Last sold in April 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Kensington Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Kensington Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Kensington Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£178,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 April 2015Most recent
£178,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 0BA: £266,550 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in PR1 0BA

On the street

Versus other Kensington Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Kensington Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,935

Street avg £1,956

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£281k

1 Central Drive, Penwortham

PR1 0NL

3 bed1 bath

£306k

1 Belgrave Avenue, Penwortham

PR1 0BH

3 bed1 bath

£254k

1 Chesmere Drive, Penwortham

PR1 0RA

3 bed

£247k

1 Beechway, Penwortham

PR1 0XS

3 bed1 bath

£223k

1 Birch Avenue, Penwortham

PR1 0PB

3 bed

£359k

1 Blundell Lane, Penwortham

PR1 0EA

3 bed2 bath

£466k

1 Chesmere Croft, Chesmere Drive, Penwortham

PR1 0RG

3 bed2 bath

£294k

1 Carleton Drive, Penwortham

PR1 0QT

4 bed

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

Priory Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 0BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 0BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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