What kind of home is 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT last sold for £127,400 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and March 2023, 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT rose from £97,000 to £127,400, a change of £30,400. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

The current EPC rating for 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT use?

The latest EPC at 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT 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.

Which area is 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT in?

23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT sits in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

Police records around 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT show an average of 647 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

The closest primary school to 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (165m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (1.5km), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

The closest bus stop to 23 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is Fazackerley Street, 179m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Oswald Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Oswald Road

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

23 Oswald Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 10.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 28.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £127,400.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2011

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Oswald Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Oswald Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

23 Oswald Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£127,400

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2023Most recent
£127,400
+31.3%over 10 years
20 May 2012
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1BT: £140,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PR2 1BT

On the street

Versus other Oswald Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,633

Street avg £1,577

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

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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

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fazackerley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 1BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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