What type of property is 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX?

223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX?

The current EPC rating for 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX?

223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR7 1EX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX heated?

The latest EPC at 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX?

223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX located?

223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX sits in Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX in a safe area?

Police records around 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX show an average of 427 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX?

The closest primary school to 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (261m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michael's Church of England High School (500m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX?

The closest bus stop to 223a, Water Street, PR7 1EX is All Seasons Leisure Centre, 76m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 711m away.

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223a, Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 223a

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

223a is a semi-detached house in Chorley (PR7 1EX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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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 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD58

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Jan 2023from Sept 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 223a, Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

223a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 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.

223a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 PR7 1EX: £115,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PR7 1EX

On the street

Versus other Water Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 223a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly 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.

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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

427/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

All Seasons Leisure Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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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 PR7 1EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 1EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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