261 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,113 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 £248,596 , which equates to approximately £224 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Mar 2012 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,596, representing a 42.1% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,596 is:

  • 2.4% lower than the average property price on Watling Street Road
  • 3.4% lower than the average in the PR2 8AB postcode area
  • and 35.4% higher than the average price for Preston as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 25 February 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR2 8AB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1113 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,596
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£224
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8AB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Feb 2011.

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 2 Mar 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR2 8AB

24 th / 51
Price Rank
3% lower than average
24 th / 29
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
9 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 8AB , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 51. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 29 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,596
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
23 Mar 2012
£175,000
Leasehold
+6.1 %
25 Sep 2009
£165,000
Leasehold
+3.1 %
28 Jan 2005
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £49,500
sale date: 10 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1277 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2008

Data Sources

The property at 261 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Mar 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Feb 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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