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15 The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston, PR1 2YJ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 15 The Spires

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

15 The Spires is an end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 2YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. At 47 m² this is the 21st smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–50 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 6 certificates since November 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

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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.

15 The Spires's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromC76toF29
Heating System
CommunityRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
CommunityImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2021from Jul 2021
EPC improved fromF29toC78
Heating System
Room HeatersCommunity

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Aug 2021
EPC improved fromC78toE41
Heating System
CommunityRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
CommunityImmersion

Hot water system changed

May 2023from May 2023
EPC improved fromE41toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2024from May 2023
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston, PR1 2YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 The Spires has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 The Spires has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£114,000

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 2YJ: £67,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Maudland Bank homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 15 The Spires runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 The Spires

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.
£115k

10 Cubic, Birley Street

PR1 2AQ

2 bed1 bath
£117k

1 Trinity Fold, Elizabeth Street

PR1 2RX

£111k

1 The Spires, Maudland Bank

PR1 2YJ

£109k

1 Cubic, Birley Street

PR1 2AQ

2 bed1 bath
£109k

1 Trinity Place

PR1 2EX

1 bed1 bath
£120k

1 Light Buildings, Lumen Court

PR1 2RA

2 bed1 bath
£121k

10 Light Buildings, Lumen Court

PR1 2RA

2 bed2 bath
£122k

10 Preston City Foyer, Lawson Street

PR1 2QT

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

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Pedder Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston. 43 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 2YJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 2YJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 2YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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 15 The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston, PR1 2YJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.