What type of property is 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB sell for?

1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB last sold for £111,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £21,000 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and June 2024, 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB rose from £21,000 to £111,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 7XB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB 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 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB located?

1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB sits in Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB show an average of 842 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The closest primary school to 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is Eldon Primary School (92m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form (1.1km), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is Ripon Street, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Otway Street

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

1 Otway Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7XB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 42.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £111,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromF37toE46

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jan 2026from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE46toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Otway Street 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.

1 Otway Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£111,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2024Most recent
£111,000
+428.6%over 25 years
5 March 1999
£21,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 7XB: £107,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PR1 7XB

On the street

Versus other Otway Street homes

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

Price per m² for 1 Otway Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,500

Street avg £1,213

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ripon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Eldon Primary School. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 7XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

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55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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