What kind of home is 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU last change hands?

31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU last sold for £160,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

The current EPC rating for 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU use?

The latest EPC at 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU in?

31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU sits in Penwortham, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

Police records around 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU show an average of 842 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

The closest primary school to 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU is Kingsfold Primary School (311m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Hallows Catholic High School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU?

The closest bus stop to 31 Broadfield Drive, PR1 9DU is Aspinall Close, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Broadfield Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9DU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Broadfield Drive

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

31 Broadfield Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penwortham, Preston, Preston (PR1 9DU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £160,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 25.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 33.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

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)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Sept 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Broadfield Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Broadfield Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

31 Broadfield Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 March 2025Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR1 9DU: £160,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PR1 9DU

On the street

Versus other Broadfield Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 31 Broadfield Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £1,613

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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3 bed3 bath

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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.

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Crime

842/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Aspinall Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingsfold Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR1 9DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR1 9DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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