What kind of home is 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ?

7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ last change hands?

7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ last sold for £33,500 in January 2000, around 26 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £33,000 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1996 and January 2000, 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ rose from £33,000 to £33,500, a change of £500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ?

7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ?

7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ 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 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ in?

7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ 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 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ?

The closest primary school to 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ is Frenchwood Community Primary School (617m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lancaster University School of Mathematics (330m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Ephraim Street, PR1 4BJ is Ashleigh Street, 65m away. The nearest bus option is Arrival Stand, 962m away.

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7 Ephraim Street, Preston, PR1 4BJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Ephraim Street

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

7 Ephraim Street is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 4BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in January 2000. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 249.3% above the 2000 sale of £33,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£43/sq ft) was about 51.9% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ephraim Street, Preston, PR1 4BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Ephraim Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Ephraim Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£33,500

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

28 January 2000Most recent
£33,500
-4.1%over 3 years
28 May 1996
£34,950
+5.9%
15 March 1996
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 4BJ: £115,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Ephraim Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 Ephraim Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£459

Street avg £1,130

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ashleigh Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lancaster University School of Mathematics. 34 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 4BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 4BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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