What kind of home is 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ sell for?

23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ last sold for £166,500 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,000 in May 2004, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and September 2007, 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ rose from £142,000 to £166,500, a change of £24,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ in?

23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

Police records around 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ 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 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

The closest primary school to 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ is Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School (578m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Hallows Catholic High School (554m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Acorn Close, PR1 0UQ is Blackthorn Drive, 240m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Acorn Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0UQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Acorn Close

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

23 Acorn Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 0UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in September 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2004–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 is 36.9% above the 2007 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Jan 2009

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Acorn Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Acorn Close 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£166,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2007Most recent
£166,500
+17.3%over 3 years
4 May 2004
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 0UQ: £225,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PR1 0UQ

On the street

Versus other Acorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Acorn Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,632

Street avg £1,883

Below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Preston report

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Blackthorn Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

All Hallows Catholic High School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 0UQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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