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2 Lychgate, Preston, PR1 1ET

Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

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).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Lychgate, Preston, PR1 1ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Lychgate has no planning applications on record.

10

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

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)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Lychgate

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

1 2, Frank Street

PR1 1PB

1 Agnes Street

PR1 1XD

£205k

1 Albert Terrace

PR1 1QF

£126k

1 Alexandra Pavilions, Stanleyfield Close

PR1 1QW

£121k

1 Alice Square

PR1 1QG

£116k

1 Aughton Walk

PR1 1YB

£120k

1 Beckett Court

PR1 1YD

£113k

1 City Court, Percy Street

PR1 1DY

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

0.1 km

Percy Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cardinal Newman College. 39 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 1ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 1ET

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 1ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low
55 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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