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17 Bishopsway, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HU

Solar panels1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Bishopsway

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

17 Bishopsway is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9HU). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 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 lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 57.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £306,000 in June 2023.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
27%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bishopsway, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bishopsway has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 17 Bishopsway, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9HU

1decisions1extensions6documents3nearby
  1. Dec 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey extension to side and rear.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    07/2012/0663/HOH
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 17 Bishopsway was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£306,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 June 2023Most recent

    £306,000

    +91.3%over 10 years

  2. 3 September 2012

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9HU: £179,950 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Bishopsway homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 17 Bishopsway stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,684

Street avg £1,864

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Bishopsway

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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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.
Full Preston report

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kingsfold Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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