What type of property is 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX last sold for £65,750 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and March 2023, 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX rose from £25,000 to £65,750, a change of £40,750. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX 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 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX located?

12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

Police records around 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX 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 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

The closest primary school to 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX is St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy (137m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Eden Boys' School, Preston (639m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX is Skeffington Road, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Caroline Street

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

12 Caroline Street is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5UX). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 65.8% above the 2023 sale of £65,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 49.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £65,750.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Caroline Street 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.

12 Caroline Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£65,750

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2023Most recent
£65,750
+163.0%over 20 years
17 September 2002
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 5UX: £89,950 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in PR1 5UX

On the street

Versus other Caroline Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Caroline Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,154

Street avg £1,156

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Calverley Street

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1 Gillett Street

PR1 5HX

£107k

1 Caroline Street

PR1 5UX

£112k

1 Ansdell Street

PR1 5ES

2 bed

£113k

1 Eccles Street

PR1 5EX

£105k

1 Cecilia Street

PR1 5SB

1 bed1 bath

£114k

1 Dodgson Place

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£104k

1 Cemetery Road

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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

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Skeffington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 5UX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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FAQ

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