28a, Flat 5, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BQ
About 28a
28a is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 3BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 44 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 28a, where floor areas span 31–51 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 (72 versus a worst of 56). The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 44 m² the property is well over the postcode median (34 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
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Energy performance
28a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
28a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
36 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
28a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Church Street homes
EPC Rating for 28a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 37 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
842/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Church Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 38 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB