How energy efficient is 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH?

7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH use?

The latest EPC at 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH?

7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH in?

7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH sits in Ingol, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH?

Police records around 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH 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 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH?

The closest primary school to 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH is Ingol Community Primary School (320m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (776m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH?

The closest bus stop to 7a, Bardsea Place, PR2 3YH is Creswell Ave, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7a, Bardsea Place, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YH

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a detached house in Ingol, Preston, Preston (PR2 3YH). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average.

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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.

7a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Jan 2012

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jul 2025from Sept 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Bardsea Place, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a 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.

7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in PR2 3YH: £30,500 (2005–1996).

Nearby sales in PR2 3YH

4 Bardsea Place, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YH
Sold Oct 2005
£65,000

On the street

Versus other Bardsea Place homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 7a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

£116k

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1 Bardsea Place, Ingol

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1 Brook Croft, Ingol

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1 Beachley Road, Ingol

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1 3, Flat B, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood

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Flat

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1 Boundary Road, Fulwood

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£145k

1 3, Flat A, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood

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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

Creswell Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ingol Community Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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