147a, London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA
About 147a
147a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 4BA). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 100% above the 2003 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£124/sq ft) was about 78% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
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Energy performance
147a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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
147a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
147a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£60,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 September 2003Most recent
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 4BA: £110,000 (2024–2023).
Versus other London Road homes
EPC Rating for 147a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,333
Street avg £1,482
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 45 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Frenchwood Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Lancaster University School of Mathematics. 35 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
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB