What kind of home is 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

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

How energy efficient is 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 1RH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

3 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.

Which area is 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH in?

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

Is 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH 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 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blackthorn Close, PR2 1RH is Daisy Croft, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3 Blackthorn Close

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

3 Blackthorn Close is a semi-detached house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1RH). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

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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)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 September 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%58%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blackthorn Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£168,000

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.

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.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Ash Meadow, Lea

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1 Campion Drive, Lea

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£209k

1 Bank Place, Ashton On Ribble

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3 bed1 bath

£132k

1 Bartle Place, Ashton On Ribble

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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

Daisy Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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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 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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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