What type of property is 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL?

16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL sell for?

16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL last sold for £41,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,000 in August 2023. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL?

16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL records biomass as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL?

16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL 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 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL located?

16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL 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 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL?

The closest primary school to 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL is St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy (285m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Eden Boys' School, Preston (851m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL?

The closest bus stop to 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, PR1 4YL is Acregate Lane, 232m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YL

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Derwent House

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

16 Derwent House is an end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 4YL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on biomass. At 63 m² this is the 12th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 18 units on file.

Across 2023–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 57.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £105,000 sits 156.1% above the 2023 sale of £41,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£60/sq ft) was about 22.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £41,000.

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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.

16 Derwent House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD61toC78

Heating System

Storage HeatersCommunity

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

83%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Derwent House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Derwent House 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.

16 Derwent House's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2023).

Current estimate

£105,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 57.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£41,000

Growth on file: 57.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

12 December 2023Most recent
£41,000
+57.7%
17 August 2023
£26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 4YL: £28,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in PR1 4YL

On the street

Versus other Samuel Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16 Derwent House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£651

Street avg £601

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Avon House, Samuel Street

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£110k

1 Church Avenue

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1 Crowle Street

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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.

Full Preston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Acregate Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy. 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 4YL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 4YL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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