What kind of home is 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ?

2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ last change hands?

2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ last sold for £37,950 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in January 1998, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1998 and September 2002, 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ rose from £29,000 to £37,950, a change of £8,950. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ?

2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR7 1EZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ?

2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ 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.

Which area is 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ in?

2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ sits in Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ?

Police records around 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (227m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Michael's Church of England High School (461m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Congress Street, PR7 1EZ is All Seasons Leisure Centre, 97m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 718m away.

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2 Congress Street, Chorley, PR7 1EZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Congress Street

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

2 Congress Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chorley (PR7 1EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 229.4% above the 2002 sale of £37,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£46/sq ft) was about 55.4% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2008

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Congress Street, Chorley, PR7 1EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Congress Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

17applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Congress Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£37,950

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2002Most recent
£37,950
+30.9%over 4 years
23 January 1998
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 1EZ: £98,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in PR7 1EZ

On the street

Versus other Congress Street homes

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

2 Congress Street outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£493

Street avg £1,264

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

All Seasons Leisure Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR7 1EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 1EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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