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2 bed flat for sale Old School Square, Preston, PR1

Offers over

£99,950

Reduced on 14/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £142 per sq ft
Tenure: Ask agent

Key features

Purpose-built ground floor apartment
Highly convenient location with easy access to Preston City Centre
Secure communal entrance with intercom system
Spacious and versatile L-shaped living and dining room
Modern fitted kitchen with potential for further improvement
Generous principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
Rare ground floor position with access to garden/patio area
No chain delay – ready for a smooth purchase

About this property

Offered to the market with no chain delay, this purpose-built ground floor apartment presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-proportioned home in an exceptionally convenient location, providing excellent access into Preston City Centre along with a wide range of local amenities, transport links, and everyday facilities. Set within a well-maintained development, the property benefits from a secure communal entrance with an intercom entry system, providing both convenience and peace of mind. Once inside, a private entrance hallway welcomes you into the apartment and gives access to all principal rooms, creating a practical and comfortable layout suited to a variety of buyers.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,717
Band B

£2,003
Band C

£2,290
Band D

£2,576
Band E

£3,148
Band F

£3,721
Band G

£4,293
Band H

£5,151

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Preston, 2026/27 bills run from £1,717 a year in band A to £5,151 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Preston, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Reduced

September 2026 £99,950

Was £105,000
Listed

September 2026 £105,000

2 beds · 2 baths · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the flat number.

Price guide

39 comparables · within 3 miles

Cheaper than 56% of the 2-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £99,950 Median £105,000 · £65,000 – £158,400

Per square foot

£142 13% under

2-bed flats nearby £163

Against sold prices

27% under

PR1 sold median £193 / sq ft, 1,361 sales

Compared with 39 2-bed flats for sale within 3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in PR1 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in PR1 →

Location

Old School Square, Preston, PR1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £99,950

£50k £150k

Deposit10% £10,000

£0 £100k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £89,950 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £20,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Apartment 19, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2026	646 sq ft £152/sq ft	646 sq ft	£152	£98,000
Apartment 9, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2025	710 sq ft £151/sq ft	710 sq ft	£151	£107,000
Apartment 2, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	700 sq ft £159/sq ft	700 sq ft	£159	£111,000
Apartment 8, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2024	969 sq ft £111/sq ft	969 sq ft	£111	£108,000
Apartment 16, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2024	850 sq ft £122/sq ft	850 sq ft	£122	£104,000
Apartment 22, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2024	700 sq ft £151/sq ft	700 sq ft	£151	£105,550
Apartment 6, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2024	592 sq ft £158/sq ft	592 sq ft	£158	£93,575
Apartment 22, Old School Square, Burleigh Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2023	700 sq ft £151/sq ft	700 sq ft	£151	£105,500