What kind of home is 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE 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 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE in?

5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE sits in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

Police records around 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE 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 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

The closest primary school to 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE is Brookfield Community Primary School (96m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form (2.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Ambleside Walk, PR2 6SE is Oakworth Avenue, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Ambleside Walk, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6SE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5a

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

5a is an end-of-terrace house in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston (PR2 6SE). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the 10th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good.

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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.

5a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Ambleside Walk, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£110,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Ambleside Walk homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 77 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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

0.2 km

Oakworth Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Brookfield Community Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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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 6SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 6SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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