What type of property is 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL last change hands?

9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL last sold for £180,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

The current EPC rating for 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 1RL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL is in council tax band C.

Where is 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL located?

9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL sits in Lea, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

Police records around 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL 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.

Which schools serve 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

The closest primary school to 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL is St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston (255m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL?

The closest bus stop to 9 Lowood Grove, PR2 1RL is Daisy Croft, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Lowood Grove, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Lowood Grove

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

9 Lowood Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1RL). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 94 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 12 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 23.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £180,000 in January 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

9 Lowood Grove's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 May 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Mar 2016

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%43%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Lowood Grove, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Lowood Grove 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.

9 Lowood Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 January 2024Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1RL: £176,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in PR2 1RL

On the street

Versus other Lowood Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 9 Lowood Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £1,756

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Area

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Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Daisy Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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