257 Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5JR is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,389 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £265,187 , which equates to approximately £191 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 1995 for £67,000. Since then, the value has increased by £198,187, representing a 295.8% increase, or approximately 9.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,187 is:

  • 27.5% lower than the average property price on Preston Road
  • 40.8% lower than the average in the PR2 5JR postcode area
  • and 44.4% 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 21 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,187
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£191
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5JR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Apr 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 33.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to PR2 5JR

40 th / 44
Price Rank
41% lower than average
21 st / 33
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
33 rd / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 5JR , this house's estimated value ranks 40th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 33 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 21th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,187
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+296 %
25 Aug 1995
£67,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1242 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 257 Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5JR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Aug 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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