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About 2 Lychgate
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Lychgate is a property in Preston (PR1 1ET). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 23 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 45 m² the property is well over the postcode median (34 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
2 Lychgate's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Versus other Lychgate homes
Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 2 Lychgate stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 35 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Percy Street — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.7dB
Everything within walking distance
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