What kind of home is 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

The current EPC rating for 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 1RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD use?

The latest EPC at 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD in?

12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD sits in Lea, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

Police records around 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD 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 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

The closest primary school to 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston (195m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is Stoney Butts, 38m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Hawthorn Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 12 Hawthorn Crescent

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

12 Hawthorn Crescent is a semi-detached house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1RD). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Hawthorn Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Hawthorn Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Hawthorn Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

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 1RD: £195,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in PR2 1RD

On the street

Versus other Hawthorn Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Hawthorn Crescent outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

0.0 km

Stoney Butts — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

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