What type of property is 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

When did 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU last change hands?

1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU last sold for £235,995 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,500 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and May 2015, 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU rose from £112,500 to £235,995, a change of £123,495. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 3QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU has council approval for rear extension granted in June 2007 under ref. 06/2007/0437. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU located?

1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

Police records around 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU 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 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

The closest primary school to 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU is Fulwood and Cadley Primary School (94m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady's Catholic High School (300m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beacon Grove, PR2 3QU is Cadley Causeway, 206m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Beacon Grove, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QU

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Beacon Grove

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

1 Beacon Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 3QU). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 is 35.6% above the 2015 sale price.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

1 Beacon Grove'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 27 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beacon Grove, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beacon Grove has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Aug 2012
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of attached garage to side of dwelling
Reference
06/2012/0543
View planning record
May 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey extension to side (including dormer extension to rear) and first floor extension over existing single storey extension to rear of dwelling
Reference
06/2012/0262
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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.

1 Beacon Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£235,995

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2015Most recent
£235,995
+109.8%over 13 years
11 April 2002
£112,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 3QU: £312,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in PR2 3QU

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On the street

Versus other Beacon Grove homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Beacon Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,723

Street avg £2,217

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Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cadley Causeway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Fulwood and Cadley Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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