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14 CHURCH WALK

PRESTON, RIBBLETON, LANCASHIRE PR2 6SZ

4 beds 1,421 sq ft Listed 3 Apr 2013 (-4819d)

£219,950

Reduced on 9 May 2013

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (PR2 6SZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 CHURCH WALK, PRESTON, RIBBLETON, LANCASHIRE PR2 6SZ |
| Price | £219,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 132 m² |
| Last sold | £219,950 Sep 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/04/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £685/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,100

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9498-4061-6204-9062-9904)

## Description

**Four Bedrooms

Lounge

Dining Room

Study

Dining Kitchen

Utility Room

En-suite

Family Bathroom

Double Garage

**GROUND FLOOR**

**Hallway**    uPVC door to the front and radiator.

**Downstairs WC**    Double glazed window to the front, low flush w/c, wash basin and part tiled walls.

**Lounge**  16'6" x 13'3" (5.03m x 4.04m).  Double glazed window to the rear, uPVC patio doors to the rear, marble mantle with living flame gas fire, coving and radiator.

**Dining Room**  11'1" x 10'7" (3.38m x 3.23m).  Double glazed window to the front bay, coving and radiator.

**Study**  8'5" x 8'2" (2.57m x 2.5m).  Double glazed window to the side, laminate flooring and radiator.

**Dining Kitchen**  20'7" x 10'11" (6.27m x 3.33m).  Double glazed window to the rear and side, range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces and breakfast bar, stainless steel sink and drainer, gas hob and oven with extractor, stainless steel splash backs, integral dishwasher and radiator.

**Utility Room**    uPVC door to the rear, radiator, space for washer, fridge freezer and/or separate freezer.

**FIRST FLOOR**

**Landing**    Double glazed window to the front, storage cupboard and radiator.

**Bedroom One**  14'5" x 11'2" (4.4m x 3.4m).  Double glazed window to the rear, fitted wardrobes and radiator.

**En-suite**    Double glazed window to the rear, shower cubicle, low flush w/c, wash basin, part tiled walls and radiator.

**Bedroom Two**  13'9" x 11'7" (4.2m x 3.53m).  Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

**Bedroom Three**  11' x 8'11" (3.35m x 2.72m).  Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

**Bedroom Four**  7'5" x 7'4" (2.26m x 2.24m).  Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

**Family Bathroom**    Double glazed window to the rear, bath with shower over, low flush w/c, wash basin and part tiled walls.

**OUTSIDE**

**Rear**    Fence enclosed rear garden with paved patio and lawn, security light, outside tap and access to the front.

**Front**    Stoned with shrub borders, driveway leading to the garage.

**Double Garage**  17'5" x 17'4" (5.3m x 5.28m).  Up and over door, PVC door to the rear and power and light.

## Property Photos

- ![Exterior](/listings/photos/38315035/451788) - Exterior
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/38315035/451790) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/38315035/451797) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/38315035/451798) - Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/38315035/451802) - Garden
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/38315035/451808) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/38315035/451814) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/38315035/451816) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/38315035/451820) - Bedroom
- ![Plot Location](/listings/photos/38315035/451823) - Plot Location
- ![Location](/listings/photos/38315035/451825) - Location
- ![EPC](/listings/photos/38315035/451827) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £219,950 | 12/09/2013 | Detached |
| 14 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £243,000 | 19/01/2007 | Detached |
| 14 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £135,950 | 02/02/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 SANDYBROOK CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5QX | £425,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 22 GRAFTON ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RT | £230,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £280,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 19 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £290,000 | 28/08/2024 | Detached |
| 132 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RL | £260,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 10 SANDYBROOK CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5QX | £381,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £263,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 46 FULWOOD ROW, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5RW | £275,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 518 WATLING STREET ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6TU | £265,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 129 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RH | £245,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £230,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| 92 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RL | £130,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] ATHERTON LODGE CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £275,000 | 19/08/2021 | Other |
| 46 FULWOOD ROW, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5RW | £265,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £267,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £275,111 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £335,404 (79 Detached, PR2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34.4%

## 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):** £922/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sawley Crescent, PR2 | £895/mo | 4 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Park Close, PR2 | £1,195/mo | 4 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,045/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,500

*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 £1,045/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £49/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9%

*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:** £1,666/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.1%
- **10y growth:** 76.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Preston; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.4%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

132 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£219,950 Sep 2013

Price per m²

£1,666/m²

Local average

£335,404 (-34.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,608 of 33,755)

Street crime

177 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*PRICE REDUCED* FANTASTIC SIZED FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME SITUATED IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION. The accommodation briefly comprises of; Hallway, Downstairs w/c, Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Dining Kitchen & Utility Room. To the first floor, Four Bedrooms, Master En-suite & Family Bathroom. Double Glazing & Gas Central Heating System, with Gardens to the Front & Rear, Double Garage & Driveway. Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the size and quality of home on offer.

Four Bedrooms
Lounge
Dining Room
Study
Dining Kitchen
Utility Room
En-suite
Family Bathroom
Double Garage

GROUND FLOOR

Hallway uPVC door to the front and radiator.

Downstairs WC Double glazed window to the front, low flush w/c, wash basin and part tiled walls.

Lounge 16'6" x 13'3" (5.03m x 4.04m). Double glazed window to the rear, uPVC patio doors to the rear, marble mantle with living flame gas fire, coving and radiator.

Dining Room 11'1" x 10'7" (3.38m x 3.23m). Double glazed window to the front bay, coving and radiator.

Study 8'5" x 8'2" (2.57m x 2.5m). Double glazed window to the side, laminate flooring and radiator.

Dining Kitchen 20'7" x 10'11" (6.27m x 3.33m). Double glazed window to the rear and side, range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces and breakfast bar, stainless steel sink and drainer, gas hob and oven with extractor, stainless steel splash backs, integral dishwasher and radiator.

Utility Room uPVC door to the rear, radiator, space for washer, fridge freezer and/or separate freezer.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing Double glazed window to the front, storage cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom One 14'5" x 11'2" (4.4m x 3.4m). Double glazed window to the rear, fitted wardrobes and radiator.

En-suite Double glazed window to the rear, shower cubicle, low flush w/c, wash basin, part tiled walls and radiator.

Bedroom Two 13'9" x 11'7" (4.2m x 3.53m). Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

Bedroom Three 11' x 8'11" (3.35m x 2.72m). Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

Bedroom Four 7'5" x 7'4" (2.26m x 2.24m). Double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

Family Bathroom Double glazed window to the rear, bath with shower over, low flush w/c, wash basin and part tiled walls.

OUTSIDE

Rear Fence enclosed rear garden with paved patio and lawn, security light, outside tap and access to the front.

Front Stoned with shrub borders, driveway leading to the garage.

Double Garage 17'5" x 17'4" (5.3m x 5.28m). Up and over door, PVC door to the rear and power and light.

Listed by

Preston

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 38315035

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 10/04/2022. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/04/2012

Expiry date: 10/04/2022 (expired)

Current heating cost: £685/year

Potential heating cost: £562/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,100

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

62% since 2001

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/09/2013 (12 years ago)	£219,950	-9.5%
Sold	19/01/2007 (19 years ago)	£243,000	+78.7%
Sold	02/02/2001 (25 years ago)	£135,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
13 SANDYBROOK CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5QX	£425,000	25/11/2025	Detached
22 GRAFTON ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RT	£230,000	14/11/2025	Detached
Same street 20 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ	£280,000	27/03/2025	Detached
Same street 19 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ	£290,000	28/08/2024	Detached
132 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RL	£260,000	25/08/2023	Detached
10 SANDYBROOK CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5QX	£381,000	20/12/2022	Detached
Same street 5 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ	£263,000	26/08/2022	Detached
46 FULWOOD ROW, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5RW	£275,000	18/08/2022	Detached
518 WATLING STREET ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6TU	£265,000	07/07/2022	Detached
129 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RH	£245,000	24/06/2022	Detached
Same street 17 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ	£230,000	19/04/2022	Detached
92 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RL	£130,000	20/08/2021	Detached
Same street ATHERTON LODGE CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ	£275,000	19/08/2021	Other
46 FULWOOD ROW, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5RW	£265,000	06/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £267,600 (5 sales)

Area average: £275,111 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.1%

10y growth 76.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Preston. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 5.6%

5y (index) 25.7%

10y (index) 40.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Preston. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £702/mo

Realistic £780/mo

Optimistic £858/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Preston.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PR2 6SZ

Address

Gamull Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Brookfield opp Fulwood Row	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Brookfield opp Oakworth Avenue	0.2 miles
Shop	Feel Unique	0.2 miles
Shop	Clock Garage	0.2 miles
Hospital	Greater Lancashire Hospital	0.4 miles
Hospital	Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital	1.1 miles
Train station	Preston	2.9 miles
Train station	Bamber Bridge	4.0 miles
University	Westleigh Conference Centre	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	68
Shoplifting	29
Criminal damage and arson	20
Other theft	18
Anti-social behaviour	10
Vehicle crime	7
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Public order	5
Burglary	3
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	177

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Highfield Priory School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2024
Brookfield Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jan 2023
Preston Grange Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 25 May 2022
Moor Nook Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 2 Feb 2023

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
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sawley Crescent, PR2	£895/mo	4	0.81 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Park Close, PR2	£1,195/mo	4	0.88 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,045/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £130,625

Target investor price (1%) £104,500

Gross yield 5.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.5×

Monthly cashflow £49/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.9%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).