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5 Birkett Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6HE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Birkett Drive

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

5 Birkett Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston (PR2 6HE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since October 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 46.7% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 15.9% 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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jan 2011
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Nov 2020from Jun 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Nov 2020
EPC improved fromD55toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birkett Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birkett Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 October 2007Most recent

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 6HE: £124,950 (2022–2021).

On the street

Versus other Birkett Drive homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Birkett Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,071

Street avg £981

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Birkett Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£133k

1 Burholme Close, Ribbleton

PR2 6HQ

3 bed1 bath
£119k

1 Benton Road, Ribbleton

PR2 6UL

3 bed1 bath
£156k

1 Braefield Crescent, Ribbleton

PR2 6ND

3 bed1 bath
£182k

1 Arnold Close, Ribbleton

PR2 6DX

3 bed1 bath
£128k

1 Belmont Close, Ribbleton

PR2 6DD

2 bed
£240k

1 Burwood Drive, Ribbleton

PR2 6YR

3 bed1 bath
£145k

1 Boilton Court, Ribbleton

PR2 6HF

2 bed1 bath
£116k

1 Acer Grove, Ribbleton

PR2 6EZ

2 bed
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

Birkett Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Moor Nook Community Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 6HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR2 6HE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 6HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Birkett Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6HE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.