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About 18a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
18a is a mid-terrace house in Lostock Hall, Preston, Preston (PR5 5RD). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.
Sale prices here have outpaced Preston HPI: 1.4% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 161.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £130,000.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
18a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
18a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£127,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 6 years.
Last sold (2023)
£130,000
Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
Launch offer · 33% off
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Library — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR5 5RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 49 points of interest in total.
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