14a, Charlesway Court, Lea Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1TL

14a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lea, Preston, Preston (PR2 1TL). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 29 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (29–59 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since April 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £90,000 sits 111.8% above the 2006 sale of £42,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 32% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (45 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.