What kind of home is 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG last change hands?

4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG last sold for £142,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £58,995 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between September 1998 and October 2019, 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG rose from £58,995 to £142,000, a change of £83,005. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

The current EPC rating for 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (654 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG use?

The latest EPC at 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG in?

4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG 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.

What schools are near 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

The closest primary school to 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School (440m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Hallows Catholic High School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

The closest bus stop to 4 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is Aspinall Close, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Braid Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9FG

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

61 m²

654 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Braid Close

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

4 Braid Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9FG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 654 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2010) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from July 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £142,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 31% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£217/sq ft) was about 30.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

4 Braid Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jul 2020

Current Certificate

Jul 2010

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 July 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Braid Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Braid Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£142,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2019Most recent
£142,000
+13.6%over 5 years
17 January 2014
£124,999
+43.7%over 11 years
28 August 2002
£87,000
+61.1%over 3 years
15 August 1999
£54,000
-8.5%over 11 months
29 September 1998
£58,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9FG: £155,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in PR1 9FG

On the street

Versus other Braid Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,336

Street avg £2,276

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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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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3 bed3 bath

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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

Aspinall Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9FG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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