What type of property is 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN?

8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN last change hands?

8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN last sold for £98,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,500 in January 2000, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN?

Across 2 sales between January 2000 and July 2019, 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN rose from £25,500 to £98,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN?

8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR4 3BN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN?

8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN located?

8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN sits in Wesham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR4 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 61% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN?

The closest primary school to 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN is Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School (113m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Carr Hill High School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Albert Street, PR4 3BN is Wyre Street, 78m away. The nearest rail option is Kirkham & Wesham Rail Station, 306m away.

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8 Albert Street, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3BN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 Albert Street

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

8 Albert Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wesham, Preston, Preston (PR4 3BN). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 92 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 11 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 is 42.9% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £98,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 Albert Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD64toE53

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Albert Street, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Albert Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

8 Albert Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£98,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2019Most recent
£98,000
+284.3%over 19 years
11 January 2000
£25,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 3BN: £110,000 (2021–2011).

Nearby sales in PR4 3BN

On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Albert Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,065

Street avg £1,411

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wyre Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR4 3BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 3BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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