40 Lea Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1TP is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,798 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £401,581 , which equates to approximately £223 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2012 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £126,581, representing a 46.0% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £401,581 is:

  • 43.1% higher than the average property price on Lea Road
  • 25.1% higher than the average in the PR2 1TP postcode area
  • and 118.7% 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 22 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR2 1TP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1798 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£401,581
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£223
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Lea Road, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1TP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jul 2020.

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 20 Jun 2015, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 64.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to PR2 1TP

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
25% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 1TP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 12 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£401,581
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
9 Mar 2012
£275,000
Leasehold
+87.1 %
4 May 2001
£147,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 9
size: 1730 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 40 Lea Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1TP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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