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3 Foster Croft, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AN

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Foster Croft

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Foster Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 0AN). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2010–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 93% above the 2015 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromE48toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Foster Croft, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Foster Croft has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 3 Foster Croft, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AN

4decisions2extensions38documents
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Feb 2013
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of detached garage to side and retrospective application for decked area to rear

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    07/2012/0701/HOH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • All 4 applications on this property in full
  • The 38 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Foster Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£100,000

Growth on file: -1.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 April 2015Most recent

    £100,000

    -9.1%over 4 years

  2. 13 May 2010

    £110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 0AN: £123,500 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Foster Croft homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 Foster Croft lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,205

Street avg £1,854

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Foster Croft

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£359k

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£466k

1 Chesmere Croft, Chesmere Drive, Penwortham

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£294k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Preston district page.
Full Preston report

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Clive Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Penwortham Girls' High School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 0AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR1 0AN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 0AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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