What type of property is 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL?

40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL last change hands?

40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL last sold for £75,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL?

40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL had any planning applications?

40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in January 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL?

40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL 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.

Where is 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL located?

40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL 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.

Which schools serve 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL?

The closest primary school to 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL is Eldon Primary School (223m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form (959m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL?

The closest bus stop to 40 Ripon Street, PR1 7UL is Moor Park Gates, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UL

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Ripon Street

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

40 Ripon Street is an end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7UL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 61.3% above the 2024 sale of £75,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential and HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £75,000 in September 2024.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 May 2025

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 40 Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UL

2decisions35documents26nearby

Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use

Dec 2024
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to 4no. bedroom house in multiple occupation (Class C4), including alteration to front elevation
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
06/2024/1157
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Change of UseJan 2026Decision

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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.

40 Ripon Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 September 2024Most recent
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 7UL: £153,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PR1 7UL

On the street

Versus other Ripon Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Ripon Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£904

Street avg £1,095

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 103 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Moor Park Gates — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Eldon Primary School. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 7UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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