What type of property is 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS?

5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS last change hands?

5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS last sold for £165,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS?

5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 3SS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS?

5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS located?

5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS?

Police records around 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS 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 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS?

The closest primary school to 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston (516m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady's Catholic High School (658m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Athelstan Fold, PR2 3SS is Drakes Croft, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Athelstan Fold, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3SS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Athelstan Fold

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

5 Athelstan Fold is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 3SS). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 26.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2017

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Athelstan Fold, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Athelstan Fold has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

5 Athelstan Fold valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 August 2017Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 3SS: £204,500 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in PR2 3SS

On the street

Versus other Athelstan Fold homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Athelstan Fold is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,988

Street avg £1,998

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

£206k

1 Barnsfold, Fulwood

PR2 3EU

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£221k

1 Athelstan Fold, Fulwood

PR2 3SS

3 bed1 bath

£244k

1 Alvern Crescent, Fulwood

PR2 3QS

3 bed2 bath

£250k

1 Beechwood Avenue, Fulwood

PR2 3TL

3 bed

£158k

1 Blundell Road, Fulwood

PR2 3DR

3 bed

£296k

1 Aubigny Drive, Fulwood

PR2 3QL

3 bed2 bath

£144k

1 Boundary Road, Fulwood

PR2 3DS

3 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Briar Grove, Ingol

PR2 3UR

4 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.

Full Preston report

Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Drakes Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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