What type of property is 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR last sold for £140,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,500 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and February 2019, 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR rose from £48,500 to £140,000, a change of £91,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 3QR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR had any planning applications?

3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2005 under ref. 06/2005/0910. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR located?

3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

Police records around 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

The closest primary school to 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR is Fulwood and Cadley Primary School (167m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady's Catholic High School (479m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Alvern Avenue, PR2 3QR is Cadley Causeway, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Alvern Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Alvern Avenue

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

3 Alvern Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 3QR). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 sits 50% above the 2019 sale of £140,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £140,000 in February 2019.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Alvern Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromC73toD56

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%46%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD56toE48

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alvern Avenue, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Alvern Avenue has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Oct 2005
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling
Extension
Reference
06/2005/0910
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Alvern Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£140,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2019Most recent
£140,000
+188.7%over 20 years
30 October 1998
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 3QR: £153,500 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in PR2 3QR

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On the street

Versus other Alvern Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Alvern Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,373

Street avg £1,294

On par

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cadley Causeway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Fulwood and Cadley Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 3QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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