What kind of home is 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA last change hands?

2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA last sold for £65,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

The current EPC rating for 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 5UA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA have?

2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA has council approval for an extension granted in July 2006 under ref. 06/2006/0427. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA 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 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA in?

2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

Police records around 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA 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 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

The closest primary school to 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA is Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery (434m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Preston Muslim Girls High School (1.9km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Farringdon Place, PR1 5UA is Farringdon Crescent, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Farringdon Place, Preston, PR1 5UA

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Farringdon Place

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

2 Farringdon Place is a semi-detached house in Preston (PR1 5UA). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since November 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 95.4% above the 2005 sale of £65,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

2 Farringdon Place sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE43toD65

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Apr 2021from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD65toE40

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%64%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Farringdon Place, Preston, PR1 5UA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Farringdon Place, Preston, PR1 5UA

2decisions1extensions13documents6nearby

Jul 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of two storey extension to side of dwelling and single storey extension to rear
Reference
06/2006/0427
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RenovationMar 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Farringdon Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 November 2005Most recent
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 5UA: £85,000 (2024–2008).

Nearby sales in PR1 5UA

On the street

Versus other Farringdon Place homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Farringdon Place runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£833

Street avg £1,151

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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

0.2 km

Farringdon Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 5UA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 5UA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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