What kind of home is 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD in?

8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD sits in Chipping, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

Police records around 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD show an average of 221 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

The closest primary school to 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD is Brabins Endowed School (107m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Windy Street, PR3 2GD is Sun Inn, 35m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Windy Street, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2GD

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Windy Street

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

8 Windy Street is an end-of-terrace house in Chipping, Preston, Preston (PR3 2GD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

8 Windy Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Dec 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

74%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2014from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromE44toD55

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD55toF30

Low Energy Lighting

83%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2026from Sept 2024

EPC improved fromF30toC70

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Windy Street, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 8 Windy Street, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2GD

2decisions16documents5nearby

Flagged:Subdivision

Aug 2010
SubdivisionFull
Outcome in report
Application to convert no.10 back to two separate dwellings (nos. 8 and 10 as original).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
20996
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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 Windy Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£195,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 2GD: £150,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PR3 2GD

On the street

Versus other Windy Street homes

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

8 Windy Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 44 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

Full Preston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

221/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Sun Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Brabins Endowed School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR3 2GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 2GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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