What kind of home is 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

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

When did 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ last change hands?

7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ last sold for £60,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,250 in July 2008, so prices have been falling over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

Across 2 sales between July 2008 and February 2024, 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ fell from £123,250 to £60,000, a change of £63,250. That works out to roughly -4.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 2AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

7 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.

Which area is 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ in?

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

What is crime like near 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Cubic, Birley Street, PR1 2AQ is Waterstones, 49m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 256m away.

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7 Cubic, Birley Street, Preston, PR1 2AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 04

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Cubic

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

7 Cubic is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 7 Cubic (48–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (78 versus a worst of 68). The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 71.7% above the 2024 sale of £60,000. Last sale on file: £60,000 in February 2024.

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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

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Cubic, Birley Street, Preston, PR1 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Cubic's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£60,000

Growth on file: -4.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2024Most recent
£60,000
-51.3%over 15 years
1 July 2008
£123,250

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.

7 Cubic is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £1,566

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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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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 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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