What kind of home is 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL last change hands?

8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL last sold for £69,000 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL 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 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL in?

8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL sits in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

Police records around 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

The closest primary school to 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL is Brookfield Community Primary School (414m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form (1.9km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Benton Road, PR2 6UL is Silverdale Drive, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Benton Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6UL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Benton Road

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

8 Benton Road is a mid-terrace house in Ribbleton, Preston, Preston (PR2 6UL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since April 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 85.5% above the 2005 sale of £69,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE52toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Benton Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Benton Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Benton Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£69,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 April 2005Most recent
£69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 6UL: £85,000 (2019–2008).

Nearby sales in PR2 6UL

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On the street

Versus other Benton Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Benton Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£908

Street avg £1,189

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

Comparables

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1 Benton Road, Ribbleton

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3 bed1 bath

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Silverdale Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brookfield Community Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 6UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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