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8 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 8 Blackthorn Close

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

8 Blackthorn Close is a semi-detached house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1RH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

8 Blackthorn Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 October 2028

2 years remaining
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

15

But the area is active

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.

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

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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, 8 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blackthorn Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£168k

1 Blackthorn Close, Lea

PR2 1RH

£162k

1 Ainsdale Drive, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1TU

£154k

1 Bay Tree Farm, Sutton Drive, Lea

PR2 1PG

£196k

1 Ash Meadow, Lea

PR2 1RX

3 bed1 bath
£200k

1 Ash Coppice, Lea

PR2 1RY

£200k

1 Campion Drive, Lea

PR2 1QG

£209k

1 Bank Place, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1DN

3 bed1 bath
£132k

1 Bartle Place, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1LS

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

0.1 km

Daisy Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 19 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 1RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR2 1RH

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Blackthorn Close, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.