39a, Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EP
About 39a
39a is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7EP). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 4th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–142 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in February 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 45 m² it's 19.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 15 EPCs). Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year.
Energy performance
39a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jul 2024
EPC Rating
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Planning history
39a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
26 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
£122,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 13 years.
£115,000
Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
28 February 2008Most recent
£115,000
+180.5%over 12 years12 April 1995
£41,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in PR1 7EP: £223,750 (2023–2003).
Versus other Plungington Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 39a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,556
Street avg £3,329
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Aqueduct Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston. 44 schools nearby.
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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
55.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB







