What kind of home is 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX?

79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX last change hands?

79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX last sold for £105,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,500 in July 2000, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2000 and September 2015, 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX rose from £38,500 to £105,000, a change of £66,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX?

The current EPC rating for 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX?

79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX use?

The latest EPC at 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX?

79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX in?

79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX sits in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district.

Is 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX 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 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX?

The closest primary school to 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (167m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (1.4km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 79 Wellington Road, PR2 1BX is St Michaels Church, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

79 Wellington Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 79 Wellington Road

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

79 Wellington Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 is 26.7% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Building

Heating systemGas

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Wellington Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Wellington Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Wellington Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2015)

£105,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

23 September 2015Most recent
£105,000
+172.7%over 15 years
6 July 2000
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1BX: £126,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PR2 1BX

On the street

Versus other Wellington Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 79 Wellington Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,180

Street avg £1,298

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Wellington Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£122k

1 Brampton Street, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1DE

2 bed1 bath

£120k

1 Birkdale Drive, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1UL

2 bed1 bath

£113k

1 Cartmel Place, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1TY

2 bed1 bath

£107k

1 Ashtongate, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1NF

2 bed1 bath

£104k

1 Charlesway Court, Lea Road, Lea

PR2 1TL

1 bed1 bath

£196k

1 Ash Meadow, Lea

PR2 1RX

3 bed1 bath

£209k

1 Bank Place, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1DN

3 bed1 bath

£221k

1 Ashton Bank Way, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1BZ

3 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

Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Michaels Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston. 40 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 PR2 1BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 79 Wellington Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.