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281 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6XD

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 281 Blackpool Road

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

281 Blackpool Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Preston (PR1 6XD). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 82 m² it's 15.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (98 m² median across 14 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 22.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 97.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £187,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageDetached
Before you decide

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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.

281 Blackpool Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from May 2016
EPC improved fromD61toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
10%42%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 281 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 281 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6XD

2decisions1extensions8documents8nearby
  1. Nov 2001
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Erection of detached garage and provision of new vehicular access to Blackpool Road.

    Reference
    06/2001/0905
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£187,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2018Most recent

    £187,000

    +6.9%over 11 years

  2. 9 September 2007

    £175,000

    +218.2%over 6 years

  3. 22 October 2000

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 6XD: £140,000 (2023–2011).

On the street

Versus other Blackpool Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

281 Blackpool Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,280

Street avg £1,321

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 281 Blackpool Road

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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£188k

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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.
Full Preston report

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 45 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 6XD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 6XD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 6XD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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