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2 Highbury Gate, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZG

Notable views
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Floor area
286 m²
3078 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Highbury Gate

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

2 Highbury Gate is a six-bedroom detached house in Elswick, Preston, Preston (PR4 3ZG). It has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (around 3078 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2009) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and a basement.

It hasn't traded since June 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2005–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 156.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £562,000 is 18.3% above the 2006 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 26.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Highbury Gate

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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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.

2 Highbury Gate's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Highbury Gate, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Highbury Gate has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

2 Highbury Gate has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£562,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 156.8% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£475,000

Growth on file: 156.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 June 2006Most recent

    £475,000

    +156.8%over 11 months

  2. 10 July 2005

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 3ZG: £450,000 (2020–2006).

On the street

Versus other Highbury Gate homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Highbury Gate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,661

Street avg £924

Strongly above

Floor Area

286 m²

Street avg 248 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Highbury Gate

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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.
£342k

1 Blackthorn Close, Newton

PR4 3TU

4 bed
£315k

1 Belgrave Avenue, Wesham

PR4 3JN

4 bed3 bath
£656k

1 Bonds Lane, Elswick

PR4 3ZE

£442k

1 Aspen Close, Elswick

PR4 3GW

£431k

1 Chestnut Drive, Elswick

PR4 3GP

3 bed3 bath
£411k

1 Beech Bank, Beech Road, Elswick

PR4 3YB

£366k

1 Briarwood Close, Weeton

PR4 3PR

3 bed
£325k

1 Chapel Close, Wesham

PR4 3HB

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highbury Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School. 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 PR4 3ZG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 3ZG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 3ZG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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 Highbury Gate, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.