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15a, Gillett Street, Preston, PR1 5HX

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15a

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

15a is a semi-detached house in Preston (PR1 5HX). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 52 m² this is the 26th smallest of 50 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 50 units on file.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

15a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from May 2025
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15a, Gillett Street, Preston, PR1 5HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15a has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

15a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 5HX: £75,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Gillett Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 15a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gillett Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Preston Muslim Girls High School. 40 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 5HX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 5HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15a, Gillett Street, Preston, PR1 5HX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.