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3a, Beckett Court, Preston, PR1 1YD

Property type
Detached
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a detached house in Preston (PR1 1YD). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (47–76 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

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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)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2019from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromD68toC72
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Beckett Court, Preston, PR1 1YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a 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.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£120,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 1YD: £59,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Beckett Court homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3a

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.
£120k

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£121k

1 Alice Square

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1 Newton Street

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1 Driscoll Street

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£118k

1 Ribble Brook House, Moor Lane

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£117k

1 Hyde Apartments, Noor Street

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Flat
£116k

1 Aughton Walk

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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

0.1 km

Gt George Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston. 42 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 1YD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 1YD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 1YD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

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 3a, Beckett Court, Preston, PR1 1YD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.