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3 Goldfinch Street, Preston, PR1 6SX

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Goldfinch Street

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

3 Goldfinch Street is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 6SX). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2001.

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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.

3 Goldfinch Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Nov 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromC70toD68
Low Energy Lighting
31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2016from Sept 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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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 3 Goldfinch Street, Preston, PR1 6SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Goldfinch Street, Preston, PR1 6SX

1decisions8nearby
  1. Sept 2001
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of Use of 2no. dwellings to 1no. dwelling

    Reference
    06/2001/0700
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Goldfinch Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 6SX: £105,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Goldfinch Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Goldfinch Street stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Goldfinch Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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

Holmrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Preston Muslim Girls High School. 46 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 6SX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 6SX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 6SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Goldfinch Street, Preston, PR1 6SX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.