3a, Alert Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2SP
About 3a
3a is an end-of-terrace house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 2SP). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–110 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 72).
It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 50% above the 2003 sale of £80,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 87.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
3a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
16applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
3a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 6 years.
£80,000
Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
3 September 2003Most recent
£80,000
+19.4%6 May 2003
£67,000
+58.4%over 5 years27 August 1997
£42,300
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 2SP: £150,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in PR2 2SP
13 Alert Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2SP
Sold Jun 2025
£160,00012 Alert Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2SP
Sold Mar 2025
£150,00020 Alert Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2SP
Sold Mar 2025
£155,0006 Alert Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2SP
Sold Jan 2025
£131,00022 Alert Street, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2SP
Sold Mar 2023
£135,000
Everything we know about 3a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Alert Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 3a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Fazackerley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston. 43 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB