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4 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band A
Overview

About 4 Caroline Street

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

4 Caroline Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5UX). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 131.4% above the 2017 sale of £51,000. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in December 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Caroline Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
May 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Nov 2013
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2018from Apr 2017
EPC improved fromF30toD63
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Caroline Street has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

4 Caroline Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.0% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£51,000

Growth on file: -2.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2017Most recent

    £51,000

    -13.6%over 7 years
  2. 18 August 2010

    £59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 5UX: £80,000 (2023–2021).

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.

Floor Area for 4 Caroline Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£671

Street avg £1,122

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Caroline Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for PR1 5UX

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Caroline Street, Preston, PR1 5UX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.