8 Alcester Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9XN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £253,882 , which equates to approximately £262 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jan 2014 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,882, representing a 53.9% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,882 is:

  • 22.9% lower than the average property price on Alcester Avenue
  • 17.5% lower than the average in the PR1 9XN postcode area
  • and 51.4% 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 2 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PR1 9XN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£253,882
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£262
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Alcester Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR1 9XN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jan 2015.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Mar 2012. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 31.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR1 9XN

10 th / 11
Price Rank
18% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR1 9XN , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,882
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
30 Jan 2014
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2025

Data Sources

The property at 8 Alcester Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR1 9XN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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