What kind of home is 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR sell for?

1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR last sold for £50,000 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and August 2002, 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR rose from £35,000 to £50,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR 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 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR in?

1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

Police records around 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

The closest primary school to 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston (265m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman College (302m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Laurel Street, PR1 3XR is Manchester Road, 158m away. The nearest bus option is Arrival Stand, 293m away.

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1 Laurel Street, Preston, PR1 3XR

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Laurel Street

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

1 Laurel Street is a semi-detached house in Preston (PR1 3XR). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since August 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 sits 240% above the 2002 sale of £50,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Laurel Street, Preston, PR1 3XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Laurel Street, Preston, PR1 3XR

2decisions24documents38nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversionChange of use

Apr 2012
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from offices to residential (retrospective application)
Retrospective
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
06/2011/0297
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Laurel Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£50,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2002Most recent
£50,000
+42.9%over 5 years
17 June 1997
£35,000

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Manchester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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54.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 3XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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