What type of property is 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND last sold for £49,000 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and June 2001, 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND rose from £40,000 to £49,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

The current EPC rating for 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND 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.

Where is 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND located?

16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND sits in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

Police records around 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND 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 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

The closest primary school to 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND is The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston (159m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Preston Muslim Girls High School (1.9km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND?

The closest bus stop to 16 Braefield Crescent, PR2 6ND is Sandycroft, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Braefield Crescent, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6ND

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Braefield Crescent

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

16 Braefield Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston (PR2 6ND). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in June 2001. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 273.5% above the 2001 sale of £49,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£54/sq ft) was about 61.5% below the postcode norm.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Braefield Crescent, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Braefield Crescent 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.

16 Braefield Crescent's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£49,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2001Most recent
£49,000
+22.5%over 4 years
30 July 1996
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 6ND: £131,500 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in PR2 6ND

On the street

Versus other Braefield Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16 Braefield Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£583

Street avg £1,533

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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

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1 Boilton Court, Ribbleton

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2 bed1 bath

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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

0.2 km

Sandycroft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 6ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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