What kind of home is 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN last sold for £128,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN use?

The latest EPC at 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN in?

4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district.

Is 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN 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 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

The closest primary school to 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN is Kingsfold Primary School (506m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lostock Hall Academy (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Braintree Avenue, PR1 9UN is School Stop, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Braintree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9UN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Braintree Avenue

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

4 Braintree Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9UN). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 53.9% above the 2004 sale of £128,000.

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
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Braintree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Braintree 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.

4 Braintree Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 July 2004Most recent
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9UN: £190,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in PR1 9UN

On the street

Versus other Braintree Avenue homes

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

On years held, 4 Braintree Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,803

Street avg £2,069

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

£215k

1 Bussel Road, Penwortham

PR1 9NY

3 bed1 bath

£178k

1 Braid Close, Penwortham

PR1 9FG

3 bed

£226k

1 Braintree Avenue, Penwortham

PR1 9UN

3 bed2 bath

£239k

1 Buckingham Avenue, Penwortham

PR1 9HG

3 bed

£247k

1 Berry Field, Penwortham

PR1 9YJ

3 bed2 bath

£250k

1 Bishopsway, Penwortham

PR1 9HU

3 bed

£321k

1 Abbey Walk, Penwortham

PR1 9BE

3 bed3 bath

£170k

1 Birch Tree Drive, Penwortham

PR1 9ZD

2 bed2 bath

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

School Stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kingsfold Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 9UN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Braintree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9UN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.