158a, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DX
About 158a
158a is an end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 4DX). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 148 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (31–148 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 19 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 56).
At 148 m² the property is well over the postcode median (46 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
158a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
158a 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
158a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£147,000
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.
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 4DX: £69,500 (2021–2002).
Nearby sales in PR1 4DX
Versus other New Hall Lane homes
158a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
50 (E)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
148 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
8.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Skeffington Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy. 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
52.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB