What type of property is 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 2QD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

8 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.

Where is 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbey Street, PR2 2QD is Abbey St, 35m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Abbey Street

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

8 Abbey Street is a mid-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 2QD). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Sept 2025

Current Certificate

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 September 2025

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbey Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

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.

On floor area, 8 Abbey Street runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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.

£121k

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1 Brook Court, Dorman Close, Ashton On Ribble

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1 Cannon Hill, Ashton On Ribble

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£112k

1 Fazackerley Street, Ashton On Ribble

PR2 2SQ

2 bed

£134k

1 Bucklands Avenue, 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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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