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17 CHURCH WALK

PRESTON, RIBBLETON, LANCASHIRE PR2 6SZ

5 beds 1,389 sq ft Listed 13 Mar 2014 (-4456d)

£220,000

Reduced on 23 May 2014

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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 CHURCH WALK, PRESTON, RIBBLETON, LANCASHIRE PR2 6SZ |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 129 m² |
| Last sold | £230,000 Apr 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £679/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9888-5073-6257-5344-0924)

## Description

** PRICE REDUCED** IMMACULATELY PRESENTED FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME TUCKED AWAY IN A QUIET CUL DE SAC LOCATION YET PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO MOTORWAY LINKS, LOCAL AMENITIES AND SCHOOLS****

The accommodation briefly comprises vestibule, WC, lounge through dining room, conservatory, study, modern dining kitchen, utility room, play room/snug and bedroom to the ground floor. To the first floor there are four further bedrooms, master en-suite and family bathroom. Double glazing and gas central heating system, well stocked gardens to the front and low maintenance garden to the rear. Driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles. Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the size of home on offer.

**Five Bedrooms

Separate WC

Lounge/Dining Room

Conservatory

Study

Dining Kitchen

Utility Room

En-suite

Family Bathroom

Front and Rear Gardens

**GROUND FLOOR**

**Vestibule**    uPVC door to the front and wood flooring.

**WC**    Two piece suite comprising push button WC and wash basin, tiled flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the front.

**Lounge/Dining Room**  28' x 17'11" (8.53m x 5.46m).  Double glazed bay window to the front, double glazed patio doors leading to the conservatory, wood flooring, three radiators and coving.

**.**    .

**Conservatory**  12'8" x 11'9" (3.86m x 3.58m).  Double glazed windows to the rear and sides, double glazed French doors to the garden, wood flooring and radiator.

**Study**  7'11" x 6'4" (2.41m x 1.93m).  Double glazed window to the rear, wood flooring and radiator.

**Dining Kitchen**  16'6" (5.04m) x 6'6" (1.98m) x 12'1" (3.68m) x 8'11" (2.71m).  Double glazed window to the rear, range of wall and base units, complementary work surfaces, stainless steel sink, drainer, gas hob and oven, extractor, part tiled walls, wood flooring, radiator and coving.

**Utility Room**    uPVC door to the rear, range of base units, complementary work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for washer, part tiled walls, wood flooring, radiator and coving.

**Play Room / Snug**  12'2" x 7'6" (3.7m x 2.29m).  Double glazed window to the side and fitted storage unit housing the boiler.

**Bedroom Five**  16' x 8' (4.88m x 2.44m).  Double glazed window to the side and radiator.

**FIRST FLOOR**

**Landing**    Stairs lead from the lounge to the first floor, radiator, storage cupboard and loft access.

**Master Bedroom**  13'5" x 11'6" (4.1m x 3.5m).  Double glazed window to the front, radiator and coving.

**En-suite**    Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, wash basin and low flush WC, tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the front.

**Bedroom Two**  12' x 11'7" (3.66m x 3.53m).  Double glazed window to the rear, radiator and coving.

**Bedroom Three**  13'6" x 8'7" (4.11m x 2.62m).  Double glazed window to the front, radiator and coving.

**Bedroom Four**  10'10" x 8'8" (3.3m x 2.64m).  Double glazed window to the rear, radiator and coving.

**Family Bathroom**    Three piece suite comprising bath with shower over, wash basin and low flush WC, tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, coving and double glazed window to the rear.

**EXTERNALLY**

**Front**    Landscaped gardens, mature shrub borders and driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles.

**Rear**    Fence enclosed, private, low maintenance, paved patio, stoned areas, shrub borders, shed, outside tap and gated access to the front.

## Property Photos

- ![Exterior](/listings/photos/43423945/451681) - Exterior
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/43423945/451683) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/43423945/451691) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/43423945/451695) - Kitchen
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/43423945/451697) - Conservatory
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/43423945/451698) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/43423945/451701) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/43423945/451703) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/43423945/451704) - Bedroom Four
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/43423945/451706) - Garden
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/43423945/451708) - Lounge
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/43423945/451710) - Garden
- ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/43423945/451711) - Rear Aspect
- ![EPC](/listings/photos/43423945/451712) - EPC

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/43423945/451715) - Floorplan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £230,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| 17 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £215,000 | 17/07/2014 | Detached |
| 17 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £187,000 | 09/02/2009 | Detached |
| 17 CHURCH WALK, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6SZ | £131,950 | 24/05/2001 | 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 |
| 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:** £277,000 (4 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £97,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £78,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,705/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 27.3%
- **10y growth:** 38.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.4%

## 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

129 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£230,000 Apr 2022

Price per m²

£1,705/m²

Local average

£335,404 (-34.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,608 of 33,755)

Street crime

147 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

PRICE REDUCED IMMACULATELY PRESENTED FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME TUCKED AWAY IN A QUIET CUL DE SAC LOCATION YET PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO MOTORWAY LINKS, LOCAL AMENITIES AND SCHOOLS**
The accommodation briefly comprises vestibule, WC, lounge through dining room, conservatory, study, modern dining kitchen, utility room, play room/snug and bedroom to the ground floor. To the first floor there are four further bedrooms, master en-suite and family bathroom. Double glazing and gas central heating system, well stocked gardens to the front and low maintenance garden to the rear. Driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles. Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the size of home on offer.

Five Bedrooms
Separate WC
Lounge/Dining Room
Conservatory
Study
Dining Kitchen
Utility Room
En-suite
Family Bathroom
Front and Rear Gardens

GROUND FLOOR

Vestibule uPVC door to the front and wood flooring.

WC Two piece suite comprising push button WC and wash basin, tiled flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the front.

Lounge/Dining Room 28' x 17'11" (8.53m x 5.46m). Double glazed bay window to the front, double glazed patio doors leading to the conservatory, wood flooring, three radiators and coving.

. .

Conservatory 12'8" x 11'9" (3.86m x 3.58m). Double glazed windows to the rear and sides, double glazed French doors to the garden, wood flooring and radiator.

Study 7'11" x 6'4" (2.41m x 1.93m). Double glazed window to the rear, wood flooring and radiator.

Dining Kitchen 16'6" (5.04m) x 6'6" (1.98m) x 12'1" (3.68m) x 8'11" (2.71m). Double glazed window to the rear, range of wall and base units, complementary work surfaces, stainless steel sink, drainer, gas hob and oven, extractor, part tiled walls, wood flooring, radiator and coving.

Utility Room uPVC door to the rear, range of base units, complementary work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for washer, part tiled walls, wood flooring, radiator and coving.

Play Room / Snug 12'2" x 7'6" (3.7m x 2.29m). Double glazed window to the side and fitted storage unit housing the boiler.

Bedroom Five 16' x 8' (4.88m x 2.44m). Double glazed window to the side and radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing Stairs lead from the lounge to the first floor, radiator, storage cupboard and loft access.

Master Bedroom 13'5" x 11'6" (4.1m x 3.5m). Double glazed window to the front, radiator and coving.

En-suite Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, wash basin and low flush WC, tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom Two 12' x 11'7" (3.66m x 3.53m). Double glazed window to the rear, radiator and coving.

Bedroom Three 13'6" x 8'7" (4.11m x 2.62m). Double glazed window to the front, radiator and coving.

Bedroom Four 10'10" x 8'8" (3.3m x 2.64m). Double glazed window to the rear, radiator and coving.

Family Bathroom Three piece suite comprising bath with shower over, wash basin and low flush WC, tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, coving and double glazed window to the rear.

EXTERNALLY

Front Landscaped gardens, mature shrub borders and driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles.

Rear** Fence enclosed, private, low maintenance, paved patio, stoned areas, shrub borders, shed, outside tap and gated access to the front.

Listed by

Preston

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 43423945

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/03/2014

Current heating cost: £679/year

Potential heating cost: £574/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,725

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

74% since 2001

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/04/2022 (4 years ago)	£230,000	+7%
Sold	17/07/2014 (11 years ago)	£215,000	+15%
Sold	09/02/2009 (17 years ago)	£187,000	+41.7%
Sold	24/05/2001 (25 years ago)	£131,950	—

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
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: £277,000 (4 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 27.3%

10y growth 38.2%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 24.4%

10y (index) 37.4%

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	56
Shoplifting	18
Criminal damage and arson	17
Other theft	11
Anti-social behaviour	10
Vehicle crime	8
Drugs	7
Public order	7
Burglary	4
Other crime	4
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	147

Within 1 mile during Mar 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

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £97,500

Target investor price (1%) £78,000

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).