# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (PR1 8DU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 70 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE PR1 8DU |
| Price | £149,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 68 m² |
| Last sold | £147,000 Nov 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,150/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,535

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0022-1201-6404-3558-0704)

## Description

Ben Rose Estate Agents are pleased to present to market this NO CHAIN, two-bedroom, mid-terrace property overlooking the River Ribble in Preston City Centre. The home is in need of some light modernisation but would make an ideal family home with local walks nearby through Avenham Park and down by the river. There is also easy access to the city centre from here as well as travel links via local motorway links and Preston train station.

Entering through the front door, you're welcomed into the entrance hall, leading you into the spacious front lounge boasting a feature fireplace and a charming bow-fronted window, flooding the room with natural light. Adjacent is the dining room, perfect for family gatherings, with the rear porch conveniently located just off it. From here, you can access the kitchen, which offers through access to the under stair storage, maximizing space and practicality.

Ascending to the first floor, you'll find two well-proportioned bedrooms, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes, offering ample storage solutions. The three-piece family bathroom which is newly fitted, completes this level, providing convenience and functionality for the household.

Externally, the property features gated parking for one car at the front, with additional parking available on the street for guests. The rear garden is generously sized, extending to the tree line behind, offering a good amount of privacy. It boasts a raised patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining, while a lawn area below provides a space for relaxation.

In summary, this mid-terrace property offers comfortable family living in a desirable location, boasting convenient access to amenities, transport links, and picturesque surroundings. With its potential for modernisation, it presents an exciting opportunity for buyers to create their dream home.

## Property Photos

- ![Front External](/listings/photos/147218543/249927) - Front External
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/147218543/249928) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147218543/249929) - Kitchen
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/147218543/249930) - Garden
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/147218543/249931) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/147218543/249932) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/147218543/249933) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147218543/249934) - Kitchen
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/147218543/249935) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/147218543/249936) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/147218543/249937) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/147218543/249938) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/147218543/249939) - Bedroom Two
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/147218543/249940) - Family Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/147218543/249941) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/147218543/249942) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/147218543/249943) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/147218543/249944) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/147218543/249945) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 70 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £147,000 | 20/11/2024 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 50 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9XS | £190,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 65 WOLSELEY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EU | £145,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 40 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9XS | £260,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 46 RIVER PARADE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EJ | £125,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 81 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9QH | £170,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 8 FAIRHAVEN ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9RD | £145,000 | 12/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 23 MEATH ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EP | £120,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 MEATH ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EP | £135,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 13 MEATH ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EP | £118,000 | 18/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 RIVER PARADE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EJ | £107,000 | 04/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 WOLSELEY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EU | £165,000 | 20/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 GASKELL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9RJ | £116,000 | 04/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 SOUTH END, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8HA | £180,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 50 RIVER PARADE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EJ | £76,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 53 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £247,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 66 WOLSELEY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EU | £155,000 | 17/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 KILRUDDERY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8ES | £140,000 | 03/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 22 FAIRHAVEN ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9RD | £120,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 74 WOLSELEY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EU | £119,000 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 89 TAYLOR STREET, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EA | £85,000 | 21/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 WINCKLEY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8EL | £127,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 36 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £175,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 41 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £182,500 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 42 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £170,000 | 14/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 45 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £157,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 37 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £150,000 | 14/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 45 BROADGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DU | £97,000 | 14/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £168,357 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £139,900 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £129,433 (95 Terraced, PR1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +15.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Preston). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £702/mo
- **Realistic:** £780/mo
- **Optimistic:** £858/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, The Old County Hotel, PR1 | £1,395/mo | 2 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Guildhall Street, PR1 | £2,400/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Bank Parade, PR1 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bank Parade, PR1 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,336/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.73% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £109,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,098/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £373/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,205/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.3%
- **10y growth:** 37.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Preston; Terraced series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 28.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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