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40 Hawthorn Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RD

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 40 Hawthorn Crescent

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

40 Hawthorn Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1RD). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £172,500 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2024–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 25.2% above the 2025 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromD58toC70
Low Energy Lighting
54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Hawthorn Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 40 Hawthorn Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RD

1decisions15documents15nearby
  1. Jul 2025
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a childrens residential home (Class C2) for up to 3no. children

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    06/2025/0538
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  • The 15 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

40 Hawthorn Crescent changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2025)

£172,500

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 April 2025Most recent

    £172,500

    +1.5%over 7 months

  2. 29 August 2024

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1RD: £195,000 (2026–2025).

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.

On epc rating, 40 Hawthorn Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,597

Street avg £1,753

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Hawthorn Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£266k

1 Aldwych Drive, Ashton On Ribble

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£122k

1 Brampton Street, Ashton On Ribble

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2 bed1 bath
£120k

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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.
Full Preston report

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.

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 1RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR2 1RD

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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