135a, Flat 3, Skeffington Road, Preston, PR1 5UR
About 135a
135a is an end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5UR). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 23 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 135a (23–33 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (78 versus a worst of 67). The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
135a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Mechanical ventilation installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
135a 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
135a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£164,000
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 5UR: £78,000 (2021–2008).
Nearby sales in PR1 5UR
Versus other Skeffington Road homes
135a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
78 (C)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
23 m²
Street avg 32 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.3 t/year
Street avg 0.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Skeffington Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB







