What type of property is 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

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

When did 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB last change hands?

9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB last sold for £80,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £10,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and June 2020, 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB rose from £10,000 to £80,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +9.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The current EPC rating for 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

9 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 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

Police records around 9 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 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB?

The closest bus stop to 9 Otway Street, PR1 7XB is Ripon Street, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Otway Street

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

9 Otway Street is a mid-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7XB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 is 41.3% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £80,000 in June 2020.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE45toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Otway Street, Preston, PR1 7XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Otway Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£80,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2020Most recent
£80,000
+77.8%
28 February 2020
£45,000
+350.0%over 23 years
6 August 1996
£10,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 7XB: £111,000 (2026–2024).

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.

9 Otway Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,127

Street avg £1,231

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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

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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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