18 Birkdale Avenue, Longton, Preston, PR4 5ZH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,464 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £326,243 , which equates to approximately £223 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Feb 2024 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,243, representing a 8.7% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £326,243 is:

  • 34.0% higher than the average property price on Birkdale Avenue
  • 39.4% higher than the average in the PR4 5ZH postcode area
  • and 94.5% higher than the average price for Preston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£326,243
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£223
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Birkdale Avenue, Longton, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR4 5ZH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Sep 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR4 5ZH

2 nd / 19
Price Rank
39% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
69% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR4 5ZH , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£326,243
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
26 Feb 2024
£300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 763 sq ft
sale price: £74,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2002
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £169,950
sale date: 29 Jun 2015
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2013
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £138,500
sale date: 6 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at 18 Birkdale Avenue, Longton, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR4 5ZH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Feb 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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