What type of property is 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD last change hands?

40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD last sold for £170,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

The current EPC rating for 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD have?

40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

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

Where is 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

Police records around 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

The closest primary school to 40 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 transport links are near 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD?

The closest bus stop to 40 Hawthorn Crescent, PR2 1RD is Stoney Butts, 38m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Hawthorn Crescent, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RD

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 20% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £170,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

Jul 2025
Change Of UseFull
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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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 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 August 2024Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1RD: £201,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PR2 1RD

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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 years held, 40 Hawthorn Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,683

Street avg £1,741

On par

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below

Comparables

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£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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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