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2 bed flat for sale Birley Street, Preston, PR1

Asking price

£79,995

Added on 26/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Ask agent

About this property

Excellent investment opportunity with tenant in situ offering a 7.9% yield. Modern two bedroom ninth floor city centre apartment offering no chain delay and viewing highly recommended.

The accommodation briefly comprises; hallway, lounge / modern kitchen, two bedrooms and modern bathroom.

Located in the heart of the city centre close to the regenerated Guild Hall quarter.

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.

Price guide

27 comparables · within 2.6 miles

Cheaper than 78% of the 2-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £79,995 Median £100,000 · £63,000 – £153,200

Compared with 27 2-bed flats for sale within 2.6 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

Birley Street, Preston, PR1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £79,995

£40k £120k

Deposit10% £8,000

£0 £80k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £71,995 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £16,000 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
30, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2024	452 sq ft £104/sq ft	452 sq ft	£104	£47,000
18, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2024	506 sq ft £89/sq ft	506 sq ft	£89	£45,000
17, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2019	689 sq ft £119/sq ft	689 sq ft	£119	£82,000
16, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2019	614 sq ft £88/sq ft	614 sq ft	£88	£54,000
23, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2018	689 sq ft £126/sq ft	689 sq ft	£126	£86,500
11, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2017	797 sq ft £100/sq ft	797 sq ft	£100	£80,000
17, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2016	689 sq ft £129/sq ft	689 sq ft	£129	£89,000
32, Cubic, Birley Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2016	538 sq ft £139/sq ft	538 sq ft	£139	£75,000