What kind of home is 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB last change hands?

24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB last sold for £99,500 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £101,500 in October 2007, so prices have been flat over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

Across 2 sales between October 2007 and July 2023, 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB fell from £101,500 to £99,500, a change of £2,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB use?

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

What is the council tax band for 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

24 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.

Which area is 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB in?

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

Is 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB 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 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The closest bus stop to 24 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is Ripon Street, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24 Otway Street

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

24 Otway Street is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7XB). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 is 12.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 39% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £99,500 in July 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD61toE50

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

90%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE50toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 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.

24 Otway Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£112,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£99,500

Growth on file: -0.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

19 July 2023Most recent
£99,500
-2.0%over 15 years
31 October 2007
£101,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 7XB: £111,000 (2025–2022).

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.

On habitable rooms, 24 Otway Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,463

Street avg £1,168

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.2 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

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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