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5 Kirk Cottages, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QN

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Kirk Cottages

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

5 Kirk Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chipping, Preston, Preston (PR3 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on dual fuel. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (May 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 32.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

5 Kirk Cottages's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF35toD61
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%67%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Kirk Cottages, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Kirk Cottages has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 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.
Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£145,000

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2016Most recent

    £145,000

    -2.0%over 6 years

  2. 4 December 2009

    £148,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in PR3 2QN: £110,000 (2009–2009).

On the street

Versus other Kirk Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Kirk Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 43 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Kirk Cottages

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.
£204k

1 Cameron Avenue, Whittingham

PR3 2LR

3 bed1 bath
£208k

1 Chapel Brow, Longridge

PR3 2YD

3 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Beacon Drive, Goosnargh

PR3 2BA

3 bed
£251k

1 Bluebell Crescent, Longridge

PR3 2RQ

3 bed2 bath
£269k

1 Blossom Court, Goosnargh

PR3 2AF

3 bed
£273k

1 Camellia Street, Longridge

PR3 2FG

3 bed2 bath
£357k

1 Bleasdale Road, Whittingham

PR3 2AR

3 bed2 bath
£418k

1 Broad Meadow, Chipping

PR3 2GH

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.
Full Preston report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kirklands Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping. 2 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 2QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 2QN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 2QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

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 5 Kirk Cottages, Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.