14 Derby Square, Preston, PR1 5XN
About 14 Derby Square
14 Derby Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 5XN). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 100% above the 2014 sale of £55,000. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
14 Derby Square 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
14 Derby Square has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 17 years.
£55,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
3 September 2014Most recent
£55,000
+175.0%over 16 years16 January 1998
£20,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 5XN: £66,000 (2025–2016).
Versus other Derby Square homes
Habitable Rooms for 14 Derby Square lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£846
Street avg £935
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Steady 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB







