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18 Alice Square, Preston, PR1 1QG

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 18 Alice Square

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

18 Alice Square is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 1QG). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromC74toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Dec 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC78
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alice Square, Preston, PR1 1QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Alice Square has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Alice Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Alice Square homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 18 Alice Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Alice Square

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
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.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Meadow Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston. 46 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 1QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 1QG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 1QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Alice Square, Preston, PR1 1QG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.