What kind of home is 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

The current EPC rating for 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU use?

The latest EPC at 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU in?

17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU sits in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

Police records around 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU 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 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

The closest primary school to 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU is Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (223m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (628m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

The closest bus stop to 17 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU is Cottam Lane Surgery, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Birch Avenue, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1JU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Birch Avenue

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

17 Birch Avenue is a semi-detached house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1JU). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Aug 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Birch Avenue, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Birch Avenue 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.

17 Birch Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1JU: £220,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PR2 1JU

On the street

Versus other Birch Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Birch Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly 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

0.1 km

Cottam Lane Surgery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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