8 The Avenue, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,044 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 £183,684 , which equates to approximately £176 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Apr 2010 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,684, representing a 41.3% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £183,684 is:

  • 23.3% lower than the average property price on The Avenue
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the PR2 1RS postcode area
  • and 0.0% 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 15 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£183,684
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£176
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 The Avenue, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 2025.

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 16 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 85% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR2 1RS

6 th / 11
Price Rank
1% higher than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 1RS , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£183,684
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
6 Apr 2010
£130,000
Leasehold
+87.3 %
26 Oct 2001
£69,400
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £89,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2003
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £269,950
sale date: 21 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 8 The Avenue, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Apr 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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