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12 Derby Square, Preston, PR1 5XN

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 12 Derby Square

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

12 Derby Square is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5XN). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

A recent sale: £106,500 in December 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 113.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Apr 2016
EPC improved fromE53toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Derby Square, Preston, PR1 5XN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Derby Square has no planning applications on record.

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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 Derby Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£106,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 December 2025Most recent

    £106,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 5XN: £66,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Derby Square homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Derby Square lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,775

Street avg £928

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Derby Square

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£107k

1 Caroline Street

PR1 5UX

£110k

1 Calverley Street

PR1 5YN

2 bed
£111k

1 Gillett Street

PR1 5HX

£105k

1 Cecilia Street

PR1 5SB

1 bed1 bath
£112k

1 Ansdell Street

PR1 5ES

2 bed
£104k

1 Cemetery Road

PR1 5US

£113k

1 Eccles Street

PR1 5EX

£114k

1 Dodgson Place

PR1 5JT

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.
Full Preston report

Crime

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Skeffington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy. 36 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 5XN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 5XN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 5XN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 12 Derby Square, Preston, PR1 5XN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.