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5 Birkdale Drive, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1UL

Solar panels3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Birkdale Drive

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

5 Birkdale Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 1UL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 85 m² it's 22.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 28 EPCs). Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 15.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 45.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £140,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

5 Birkdale Drive'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 23 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 October 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birkdale Drive, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birkdale Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 5 Birkdale Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 August 2023Most recent

    £140,000

    +35.9%over 13 years

  2. 7 October 2009

    £103,000

    +20.5%over 5 years

  3. 9 September 2004

    £85,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 1UL: £112,000 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Birkdale Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,647

Street avg £1,307

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Birkdale Drive

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.
£196k

1 Ash Meadow, Lea

PR2 1RX

3 bed1 bath
£209k

1 Bank Place, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1DN

3 bed1 bath
£221k

1 Ashton Bank Way, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1BZ

3 bed2 bath
£122k

1 Brampton Street, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1DE

2 bed1 bath
£120k

1 Birkdale Drive, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1UL

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Aldfield Avenue, Lea

PR2 1XQ

4 bed
£113k

1 Cartmel Place, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1TY

2 bed1 bath
£107k

1 Ashtongate, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 1NF

2 bed1 bath
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

Ainsdale Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ashton Primary School. 22 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 1UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR2 1UL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 1UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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 5 Birkdale Drive, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1UL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.