What kind of home is 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY?

24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY last change hands?

24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY last sold for £87,500 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £22,680 in October 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2005 and August 2019, 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY rose from £22,680 to £87,500, a change of £64,820. That works out to roughly +10.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY?

The current EPC rating for 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2011 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY?

24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY use?

The latest EPC at 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY?

24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY in?

24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY in a safe area?

Police records around 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY?

The closest primary school to 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (250m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form (1.3km), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY?

The closest bus stop to 24a, Murray Street, PR1 7HY is Harcourt Street, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24a, Murray Street, Preston, PR1 7HY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24a

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

24a is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7HY). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 74 m² this is the 11th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 24 units on file.

Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £97,000 is 10.9% above the 2019 sale price. Sold August 2019 for £87,500.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

24a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromF30toE51

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2021from Feb 2019

EPC improved fromE51toD57

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Jan 2021

EPC improved fromD57toC76

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24a, Murray Street, Preston, PR1 7HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24a 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.

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 2005.

Current estimate

£97,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£87,500

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2019Most recent
£87,500
+24.1%over 7 years
21 August 2011
£70,500
+210.8%over 5 years
23 October 2005
£22,680

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 7HY: £81,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in PR1 7HY

On the street

Versus other Murray Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 24a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,182

Street avg £901

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harcourt 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 7HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 7HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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