What kind of home is 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is a mid-terrace house.

What did 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT sell for?

7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT last sold for £150,000 in June 2025. Before that, it sold for £82,500 in January 2019, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2019 and June 2025, 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT rose from £82,500 to £150,000, a change of £67,500. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

The current EPC rating for 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT use?

The latest EPC at 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

7 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 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

Police records around 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT 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.

What schools are near 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

What is the nearest station to 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT?

The closest bus stop to 7 Oswald Road, PR2 1BT is Fazackerley Street, 179m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Oswald Road

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

7 Oswald Road is a mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £150,000 — fresh data. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 43.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD66toE46

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Feb 2016from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD57

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Oswald Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Oswald Road 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.

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

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£150,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2025Most recent
£150,000
+81.8%over 6 years
17 January 2019
£82,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1BT: £144,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PR2 1BT

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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.

Years Held for 7 Oswald Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,807

Street avg £1,549

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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