What kind of home is 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ last change hands?

12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ last sold for £159,950 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £106,000 in July 2009, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2009 and March 2015, 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ rose from £106,000 to £159,950, a change of £53,950. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR1 9HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ in?

12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

Police records around 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ 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 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ is Kingsfold Primary School (332m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Penwortham Girls' High School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bank Parade, PR1 9HQ is Pope Walk, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bank Parade, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Bank Parade

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

12 Bank Parade is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (92 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 16.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 42.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (March 2015).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

12 Bank Parade ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 September 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bank Parade, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bank Parade has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£159,950

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

11 March 2015Most recent
£159,950
+50.9%over 5 years
8 July 2009
£106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9HQ: £210,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in PR1 9HQ

On the street

Versus other Bank Parade homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Bank Parade outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,856

Street avg £2,025

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Pope Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingsfold Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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