What type of property is 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE sell for?

1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE last sold for £310,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £208,000 in December 2021, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2021 and April 2024, 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE rose from £208,000 to £310,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +18.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2021 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE has council approval for side and rear extension granted in August 2006 under ref. 07/2006/0791/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE located?

1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

Police records around 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE 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 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE is Kingsfold Primary School (129m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penwortham Girls' High School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbey Walk, PR1 9BE is Highfield Drive, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Abbey Walk, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9BE

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Abbey Walk

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

1 Abbey Walk is a three-bedroom detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9BE). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 63.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £310,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbey Walk, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbey Walk has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Abbey Walk, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9BE

1decisions1extensions3nearby

Aug 2006
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Conservatory to rear/side
Extension
Reference
07/2006/0791/FUL
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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.

1 Abbey Walk valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£310,000

Growth on file: 18.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

3 April 2024Most recent
£310,000
+49.0%over 2 years
13 December 2021
£208,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9BE: £230,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Abbey Walk homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Abbey Walk outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,100

Street avg £2,117

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

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Crime

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highfield Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kingsfold Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 9BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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