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1 Meadow Street, Preston, PR1 1TR

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 40
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Meadow Street

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

1 Meadow Street is an end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 1TR). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 49 m² this is the 5th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (40 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (April 2021) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since April 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 18.6% below the 2023 sale of £140,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Sold June 2023 for £140,000.

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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 4)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Apr 2018
Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2021from Mar 2019
EPC improved fromE41toF23
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2021from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromF23toE40
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Meadow Street, Preston, PR1 1TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 1 Meadow Street, Preston, PR1 1TR

2decisions1extensions13documents10nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Jul 2006
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of two storey extension to rear of property, installation of new shop front and windows at first floor of front elevation and conversion of first floor to 1no self-contained flat.

    Extension
    Reference
    06/2006/0594
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 1 Meadow Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2023Most recent

    £140,000

    +233.3%over 17 years
  2. 17 November 2005

    £42,000

    +180.0%over 9 years
  3. 14 May 1996

    £15,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in PR1 1TR: £109,000 (2022–2004).

On the street

Versus other Meadow Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Meadow Street runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

40 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Meadow Street

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

Gardner Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston. 44 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 1TR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 1TR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 1TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Meadow Street, Preston, PR1 1TR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.