What type of property is 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

The current EPC rating for 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH located?

19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH sits in Lea, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

Police records around 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH 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 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

The closest primary school to 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston (317m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

The closest bus stop to 19 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is Daisy Croft, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 19 Blackthorn Close

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

19 Blackthorn Close is a semi-detached house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1RH). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

19 Blackthorn Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

15applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

19 Blackthorn Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£152,000

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.

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 19 Blackthorn Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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

0.1 km

Daisy Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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