What type of property is 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS last sold for £193,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in April 2023. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

The current EPC rating for 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR6 0AS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS 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 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS located?

26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS sits in Chorley. It falls within the PR6 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

Police records around 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

The closest primary school to 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS is Highfield Community Primary School (290m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michael's Church of England High School (999m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS?

The closest bus stop to 26 Russell Square, PR6 0AS is Aniline Street, 249m away. The nearest rail option is Chorley Rail Station, 618m away.

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26 Russell Square, Chorley, PR6 0AS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Russell Square

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

26 Russell Square is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chorley (PR6 0AS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2023–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 114.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 11.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£221/sq ft) was about 62.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £193,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Aug 2022

EPC improved fromE51toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Russell Square, Chorley, PR6 0AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Russell Square has no planning applications on record.

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.

26 Russell Square has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2023.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 114.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£193,000

Growth on file: 114.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

2 February 2024Most recent
£193,000
+114.4%over 10 months
10 April 2023
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR6 0AS: £195,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PR6 0AS

On the street

Versus other Russell Square homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 26 Russell Square stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,383

Street avg £1,692

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above

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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.

£195k

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1 Amber Drive

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4 bed

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1 Brighton Street

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PR6 0TP

2 bed1 bath

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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 Chorley district page.

Full Chorley report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Aniline Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Highfield Community Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR6 0AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR6 0AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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