974 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 926 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 £192,923 , which equates to approximately £208 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2022 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,923, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £192,923 is:

  • 28.5% lower than the average property price on Blackpool Road
  • 4.8% lower than the average in the PR2 1XP postcode area
  • and 5.0% 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 14 October 2016, 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
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£192,923
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£208
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

974 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Oct 2016.

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 26 Feb 2015, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6000%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • 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 good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to PR2 1XP

10 th / 14
Price Rank
5% lower than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
8 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 1XP , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£192,923
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
12 Aug 2022
£185,000
Leasehold
+19.4 %
28 Sep 2017
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 974 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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