53, The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £167,719 , which equates to approximately £243 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2008 for £148,656. Since then, the value has increased by £19,063, representing a 12.8% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £167,719 is:

  • 23.3% higher than the average property price on Lawson Street
  • 24.7% higher than the average in the PR1 2QF postcode area
  • and 8.7% lower 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 1 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR1 2QF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£167,719
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£243
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53, The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2QF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Feb 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency changing from very good to good, with the construction or insulation remaining system built, as built, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR1 2QF

7 th / 43
Price Rank
25% higher than average
19 th / 37
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
7 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR1 2QF , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 37 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 19th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£167,719
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
17 Dec 2008
£148,656
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £89,950
sale date: 24 Sep 2019
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2018
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 53, The Room Apartments Lawson Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2QF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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