What type of property is 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL?

28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL last change hands?

28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL last sold for £83,500 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,000 in January 2004, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2004 and April 2006, 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL rose from £54,000 to £83,500, a change of £29,500. That works out to roughly +21.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL?

28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL?

28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL 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.

Where is 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL located?

28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL?

Police records around 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL show an average of 842 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL?

The closest primary school to 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL is Frenchwood Community Primary School (607m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lancaster University School of Mathematics (316m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL?

The closest bus stop to 28 Alexandra Street, PR1 4BL is Ashleigh Street, 64m away. The nearest bus option is Arrival Stand, 945m away.

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28 Alexandra Street, Preston, PR1 4BL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 28 Alexandra Street

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

28 Alexandra Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 4BL). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since April 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2004–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 is 38.9% above the 2006 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2014

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Alexandra Street, Preston, PR1 4BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Alexandra 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.

28 Alexandra Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£83,500

Growth on file: 21.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2006Most recent
£83,500
+54.6%over 2 years
16 January 2004
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 4BL: £100,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PR1 4BL

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 28 Alexandra Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,285

Street avg £1,422

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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

842/mo

Falling 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. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 4BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 4BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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