What kind of home is 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD sell for?

15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD last sold for £160,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £25,000 in February 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between February 2004 and February 2026, 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD rose from £25,000 to £160,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +8.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

The current EPC rating for 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD use?

The latest EPC at 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD 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.

Which area is 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD in?

15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD sits in Ingol, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

Police records around 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD 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 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

The closest primary school to 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is Ingol Community Primary School (170m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady's Catholic High School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

The closest bus stop to 15 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is Whitby Ave, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Cottam Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3XD

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Cottam Avenue

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

15 Cottam Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ingol, Preston, Preston (PR2 3XD). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £160,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2004–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 48.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

15 Cottam Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Mar 2017

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Cottam Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Cottam Avenue 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.

Price for 15 Cottam Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2004 starting point.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£160,000

Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2026Most recent
£160,000
+30.6%over 4 years
31 May 2021
£122,500
+53.1%over 3 years
19 July 2017
£80,000
+220.0%over 13 years
2 February 2004
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 3XD: £175,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PR2 3XD

On the street

Versus other Cottam Avenue homes

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

15 Cottam Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,975

Street avg £1,661

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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.

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Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitby Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ingol Community Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3XD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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