What kind of home is 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU?

2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU sell for?

2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU last sold for £138,500 in February 2005, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,250 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and February 2005, 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU rose from £51,250 to £138,500, a change of £87,250. That works out to roughly +14.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU?

2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 3UU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU?

2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU in?

2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU 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.

What schools are near 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU?

The closest primary school to 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU is Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston (330m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Fulwood Academy (914m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alford Fold, PR2 3UU is Belton Hill, 216m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Alford Fold, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3UU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Alford Fold

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

2 Alford Fold is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 3UU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in February 2005. At 66 m² it's 24.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 47.3% above the 2005 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Aug 2009

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alford Fold, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alford 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£138,500

Growth on file: 14.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2005Most recent
£138,500
+170.2%over 7 years
29 September 1997
£51,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 3UU: £222,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PR2 3UU

On the street

Versus other Alford Fold homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Alford Fold runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,098

Street avg £2,354

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Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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.

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£250k

1 Beechwood Avenue, Fulwood

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3 bed

£144k

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3 bed2 bath

£296k

1 Aubigny Drive, Fulwood

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3 bed2 bath

£211k

1 Briar Grove, Ingol

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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

Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Belton Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3UU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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