What kind of home is 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

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

When did 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX last change hands?

20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX last sold for £64,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £28,950 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX changed over time?

Across 4 sales between June 2000 and February 2014, 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX rose from £28,950 to £64,000, a change of £35,050. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

The current EPC rating for 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX use?

The latest EPC at 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

20 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.

Which area is 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX in?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

Police records around 20 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.

What schools are near 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

The closest primary school to 20 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 is the nearest station to 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX?

The closest bus stop to 20 Caroline Street, PR1 5UX is Skeffington Road, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 Caroline Street

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

20 Caroline Street is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5UX). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 79.7% above the 2014 sale of £64,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 35.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (February 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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 5)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Sept 2015from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Oct 2025from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£64,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2014Most recent
£64,000
-9.9%over 8 years
14 April 2005
£71,000
+105.8%over 2 years
29 November 2002
£34,500
+19.2%over 2 years
29 June 2000
£28,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 5UX: £84,000 (2026–2022).

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 epc rating, 20 Caroline Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,049

Street avg £1,163

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Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 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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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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