What type of property is 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB last change hands?

26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB last sold for £98,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,950 in December 2001, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2001 and May 2023, 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB rose from £37,950 to £98,000, a change of £60,050. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

The current EPC rating for 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB located?

26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB sits in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

Police records around 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

The closest primary school to 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (260m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (1.6km), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB?

The closest bus stop to 26 Mersey Street, PR2 1BB is Swansea Street, 184m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Mersey Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Mersey Street

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

26 Mersey Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 22.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 46.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £98,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas

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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

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

May 2023from Aug 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Mersey Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Mersey Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

15applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

26 Mersey Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£98,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2023Most recent
£98,000
+158.2%over 21 years
14 December 2001
£37,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1BB: £75,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PR2 1BB

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On the street

Versus other Mersey Street homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 26 Mersey Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,400

Street avg £1,132

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Swansea Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston. 44 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 1BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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