What type of property is 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB last sold for £23,500 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in December 2014 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB heated?

The latest EPC at 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB 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 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB located?

4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

Police records around 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB 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.

Which schools serve 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

The closest primary school to 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB is Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery (350m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Preston Muslim Girls High School (2.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Farringdon Close, PR1 5UB is Farringdon Crescent, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4a, Farringdon Close, Preston, PR1 5UB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5UB). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the 8th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–52 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 410.6% above the 2015 sale of £23,500. On the market in February 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromG19toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Farringdon Close, Preston, PR1 5UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

4a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2015).

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£23,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 February 2015Most recent
£23,500

Median price across the last 2 sales in PR1 5UB: £39,500 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in PR1 5UB

5 Farringdon Close, Preston, PR1 5UB
Sold Oct 2021
£39,500

On the street

Versus other Farringdon Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4a is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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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

0.1 km

Farringdon Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 5UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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