978 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 883 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 £190,808 , which equates to approximately £216 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Feb 2025 for £195,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £4,192, representing a 2.1% decrease, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £190,808 is:

  • 29.3% lower than the average property price on Blackpool Road
  • 5.9% lower than the average in the PR2 1XP postcode area
  • and 3.9% 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 6 October 2022, 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
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£190,808
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£216
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

978 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2022.

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 3 Mar 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 53.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PR2 1XP

6 th / 14
Price Rank
6% lower than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 1XP , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. 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 8th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£190,808
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
14 Feb 2025
£195,000
Leasehold
+21 %
29 Sep 2016
£161,200
Leasehold
+46.5 %
8 Oct 2015
£110,000
Leasehold
-26.7 %
1 Dec 2010
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

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: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 978 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XP appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Feb 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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