What type of property is 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG last sold for £122,500 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,500 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and July 2010, 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG rose from £49,500 to £122,500, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 9HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG located?

31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG 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 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

The closest primary school to 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG is Kingsfold Primary School (116m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penwortham Girls' High School (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG?

The closest bus stop to 31 Buckingham Avenue, PR1 9HG is Martinfield Road, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Buckingham Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Buckingham Avenue

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

31 Buckingham Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9HG). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in July 2010. Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 46.9% above the 2010 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Buckingham Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Buckingham Avenue 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.

31 Buckingham Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£122,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2010Most recent
£122,500
+147.5%over 15 years
17 March 1995
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9HG: £177,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PR1 9HG

On the street

Versus other Buckingham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 31 Buckingham Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,828

Street avg £1,918

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Martinfield Road — 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 9HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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