What type of property is 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

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

What was the last sold price for 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU last sold for £190,000 in January 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

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

Where is 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Birch Avenue, PR2 1JU?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Birch Avenue, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1JU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Birch Avenue

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

3 Birch Avenue is a semi-detached house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1JU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold January 2026 for £190,000. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 22.1% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£252/sq ft) was about 28.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Apr 2015

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birch Avenue, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Birch Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 January 2026Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1JU: £220,000 (2025–2023).

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.

3 Birch Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,714

Street avg £2,471

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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