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2 Arnold Villas, Bilsborrow Lane, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Arnold Villas

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

2 Arnold Villas is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bilsborrow, Preston, Preston (PR3 0RN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 88 m² it's 20.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 31 EPCs).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Arnold Villas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Windows
SingleTriple

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Aug 2017from Dec 2016
EPC improved fromC73toD61
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Arnold Villas, Bilsborrow Lane, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Arnold Villas has no planning applications on record.

13

But the area is active

13 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.

2 Arnold Villas has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 0RN: £395,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Bilsborrow Lane homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Arnold Villas lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Arnold Villas

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£213k

1 Baylton Drive, Catterall

PR3 0EA

2 bed1 bath
£367k

1 Ballot Hill Crescent, Bilsborrow

PR3 0RX

4 bed2 bath
£159k

1 Bridge Row, Garstang Road, St Michaels

PR3 0TJ

2 bed1 bath
£252k

1 Ash Grove, St Michaels

PR3 0TP

£247k

1 Ashton Cottages, Chesham Street, Great Eccleston

PR3 0YD

£269k

1 Arnold Villas, Bilsborrow Lane, Bilsborrow

PR3 0RN

£223k

1 Boyes Avenue, Catterall

PR3 0HB

£288k

1 Bowlands Lane, Catterall

PR3 0DS

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Roebuck — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School. 4 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 PR3 0RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 0RN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 0RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

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 2 Arnold Villas, Bilsborrow Lane, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.