What type of property is 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ last change hands?

2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ last sold for £76,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 57 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ located?

2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

Police records around 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ show an average of 842 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston (569m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman College (675m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is Waterstones, 49m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 256m away.

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2 Cubic, Birley Street, Preston, PR1 2AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 3rd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Cubic

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

2 Cubic is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 57 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 2 Cubic (48–57 m²). The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 is 40.8% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cubic, Birley Street, Preston, PR1 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cubic has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£76,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 November 2015Most recent
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 2AQ: £50,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in PR1 2AQ

On the street

Versus other Birley Street homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Cubic runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,333

Street avg £1,564

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Cubic, Birley Street

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Waterstones — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 2AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 2AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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FAQ

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