Our Data Sources
978, Blackpool Road, Preston has 3 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in February 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 978, Blackpool Road, Preston, we estimate a market value of £199,777 and a rental value of £1,164 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £176,946 and £1,031 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 978, Blackpool Road, Preston as measuring 334 m2.
That makes it the 8th largest plot in the postcode, where 23 of the 24 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
978, Blackpool Road, Preston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Oct 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 978, Blackpool Road, Preston completed on 14th February 2025 at £195,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 6.5% over the period since February 2025.
- Sold Feb 2025£195,000
- Sold Sep 2016£161,200
- Sold Dec 2010£150,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2016 224 properties similar to 978, Blackpool Road, Preston have sold within a radius of 1.1 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 6th March 2026, was 7, Campion Drive, Preston, PR2 1QG, a leasehold house which sold for £210,000.
Read more about house prices in PR2.
- Sold Mar 2026£210,000 | 3 Bed House7, Campion Drive, Preston, PR2 1QG7, Campion Drive, Preston, PR2 1QG
- Sold Oct 2025£190,000 | 3 Bed House988, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XP988, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XP
- Sold Jul 2025£215,000 | 3 Bed House16, Ranglit Avenue, Preston, PR2 1XT16, Ranglit Avenue, Preston, PR2 1XT
- Sold Feb 2025£180,000 | 3 Bed House992, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XP992, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XP
- Sold Jan 2025£195,000 | 3 Bed House891, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1QS891, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1QS
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £227,143, ranging from £186,767 to £276,702.
- 976 Blackpool Road
4 Bed House | 6 m | Est. Value: £233,868
- 982 Blackpool Road
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £186,767
- 974 Blackpool Road
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £194,828
- 970 Blackpool Road
4 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £232,897
- 986 Blackpool Road
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £197,069
Location Comparison
Of the 184 addresses on Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2, 978, Blackpool Road, Preston comes out as the 108th largest and the 112th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £11k less expensive than the average property across the PR2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston400 m away
- Lea Community Primary School900 m away
- Ashton Primary School1.3 km away
- Ashton Community Science College1.6 km away
- Penwortham Priory Academy2.6 km away
- Penwortham Girls' High School3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Salwick|3.6 km away
- Preston (Lancs)|4.3 km away
- Lostock Hall|7.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
