What kind of home is 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD last change hands?

3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD last sold for £73,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,000 in February 2008, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and September 2017, 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD fell from £97,000 to £73,000, a change of £24,000. That works out to roughly -2.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD in?

3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD sits in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD 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 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

The closest primary school to 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (731m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form (1.8km), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is Abbey St, 35m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Abbey Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2QD

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Abbey Street

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

3 Abbey Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 2QD). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 71.2% above the 2017 sale of £73,000. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 2017.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Low Energy Lighting

50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Abbey Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Abbey Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

16 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 Abbey Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£73,000

Growth on file: -2.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2017Most recent
£73,000
-24.7%over 9 years
22 February 2008
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 2QD: £105,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in PR2 2QD

On the street

Versus other Abbey Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 Abbey Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,304

Street avg £1,640

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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2 bed1 bath

£115k

1 Brook Court, Dorman Close, Ashton On Ribble

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2 bed1 bath

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PR2 2EB

2 bed1 bath

£112k

1 Fazackerley Street, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 2SQ

2 bed

£145k

1 Drakes Croft, Ashton On Ribble

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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.

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Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Abbey St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 2QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 2QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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