What type of property is 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

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

When did 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG last change hands?

5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG last sold for £210,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,495 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and May 2024, 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG rose from £51,495 to £210,000, a change of £158,505. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 9FG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG have?

5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in January 2006 under ref. 07/2005/1081/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

5 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.

Where is 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

Police records around 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG 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.

Which schools serve 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Braid Close, PR1 9FG is Aspinall Close, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Braid Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9FG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Braid Close

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

5 Braid Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9FG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 82 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 is 11% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 58.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £210,000 in May 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Aug 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Braid Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 5 Braid Close.

1 application on record at 5 Braid Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9FG

1decisions1extensions3nearby

Jan 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension with single element to front and rear
Reference
07/2005/1081/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.

Latest sale on 5 Braid Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£210,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2024Most recent
£210,000
+307.8%over 25 years
26 August 1998
£51,495

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9FG: £142,000 (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.

5 Braid Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,561

Street avg £2,244

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady 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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