What type of property is 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA is a semi-detached house.

When did 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA last change hands?

75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA last sold for £245,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

The current EPC rating for 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 8EA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA heated?

The latest EPC at 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA 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 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA located?

75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

Police records around 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA 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.

Which schools serve 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

The closest primary school to 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA is The Olive School, Preston (276m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (543m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA?

The closest bus stop to 75a, Watling Street Road, PR2 8EA is Highgate Close, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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75a, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 75a

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

75a is a semi-detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 8EA). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

At 139 m² it's 24.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (112 m² median across 40 EPCs). On the market in February 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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.

75a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE42toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 75a, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

75a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

11applications 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.

75a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 February 2014Most recent
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 8EA: £310,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in PR2 8EA

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On the street

Versus other Watling Street Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

75a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,763

Street avg £2,099

Above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highgate Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Olive School, Preston. 46 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 8EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 8EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

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FAQ

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