What kind of home is 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL last sold for £237,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,000 in November 2016, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2016 and November 2020, 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL rose from £159,000 to £237,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +10.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL in?

5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

Police records around 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

The closest primary school to 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL is Whitefield Primary School (235m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Hallows Catholic High School (352m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Central Drive, PR1 0NL is Central Drive, 28m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Central Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0NL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Central Drive

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

5 Central Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 24.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 33% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2020 for £237,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromE43toD67

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Central Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Central Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0NL

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Feb 2017
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length - 3.06m, height - 3.4m and height to eaves - 2.4m.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
07/2017/0120/HPD
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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.

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Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£237,000

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2020Most recent
£237,000
+49.1%over 4 years
1 November 2016
£159,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 0NL: £280,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Central Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 Central Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,576

Street avg £2,354

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Central Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Whitefield Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 0NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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