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3 Airey Houses, Hothersall Lane, Hothersall, Preston, PR3 2XB

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3 Airey Houses

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

3 Airey Houses is a semi-detached house in Hothersall, Preston, Preston (PR3 2XB). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 79 m² it sits well below the postcode median (190 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs).

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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.

3 Airey Houses's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Oct 2009
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Aug 2022
EPC improved fromD61toC78
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Airey Houses, Hothersall Lane, Hothersall, Preston, PR3 2XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Airey Houses 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.

3 Airey Houses has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£207,000

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 2XB: £851,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Hothersall Lane homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Airey Houses lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 210 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 10.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Airey Houses

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.
£208k

1 Chapel Brow, Longridge

PR3 2YD

3 bed1 bath
£204k

1 Airey Houses, Hothersall Lane, Hothersall

PR3 2XB

£204k

1 Cameron Avenue, Whittingham

PR3 2LR

3 bed1 bath
£190k

1 Airey House, Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham

PR3 2AL

£187k

1 Acreage Close, Longridge

PR3 2EY

£240k

1 Beacon Drive, Goosnargh

PR3 2BA

3 bed
£247k

1 Ashley Cottages, Inglewhite Road, Longridge

PR3 2DB

£251k

1 Bluebell Crescent, Longridge

PR3 2RQ

3 bed2 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

0.9 km

Asturian Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

St Cecilia's RC High School. 7 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 2XB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 2XB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 2XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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