How energy efficient is 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ?

The current EPC rating for 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ?

6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 3YJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ heated?

The latest EPC at 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ?

6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ 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.

Where is 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ located?

6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ sits in Ingol, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ in a safe area?

Police records around 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ 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 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ?

The closest primary school to 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ is Ingol Community Primary School (190m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ashton Community Science College (910m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ?

The closest bus stop to 6a, Beachley Road, PR2 3YJ is Barry Avenue, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6a, Beachley Road, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 6a

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

6a is an end-of-terrace house in Ingol, Preston, Preston (PR2 3YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 4th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 41 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

6a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, Beachley Road, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6a 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.

6a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£109,000

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 5 sales in PR2 3YJ: £110,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in PR2 3YJ

On the street

Versus other Beachley Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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.

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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

Barry Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3YJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3YJ

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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