31a, Eldon Street, Preston, PR1 7YD
About 31a
31a is a five-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Preston (PR1 7YD). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) 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 December 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 sits 58.5% above the 2016 sale of £118,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 156.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 114 m² it's 22.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 11 EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
3 applications on record at 31a, Eldon Street, Preston, PR1 7YD
- Jan 2007DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Erection of attached garage to rear of dwelling following demolition of existing attached garage, wc and store (retrospective application)
Retrospective- Reference
- 06/2006/1077
- More recent applications — locked
- DemolitionMar 2023Decision
- DemolitionNov 2016Decision
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Sales history & valuation
31a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£187,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 13 years.
£118,000
Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
29 March 2016Most recent
£118,000
+68.6%over 12 years10 April 2003
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 7YD: £64,000 (2018–2001).
Versus other Eldon Street homes
On price per m², 31a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,035
Street avg £507
Floor Area
114 m²
Street avg 109 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.0 t/year
Street avg 5.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Trafford Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.0 km
Eldon Primary School. 45 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB







