What type of property is 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ last sold for £100,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,250 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and March 2016, 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ rose from £59,250 to £100,000, a change of £40,750. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 2LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ 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.

Where is 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ located?

16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ sits in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

Police records around 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ show an average of 647 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

The closest primary school to 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston (595m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady's Catholic High School (736m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Drakes Croft, PR2 2LZ is Drakes Croft, 57m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Drakes Croft, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Drakes Croft

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

16 Drakes Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Preston (PR2 2LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 58% above the 2016 sale of £100,000. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 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 gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Drakes Croft, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 2LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Drakes Croft has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

16 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.

16 Drakes Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£100,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2016Most recent
£100,000
+68.8%over 17 years
18 June 1998
£59,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 2LZ: £125,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in PR2 2LZ

On the street

Versus other Drakes Croft homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Drakes Croft outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £1,687

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Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

647/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Drakes Croft — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 2LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 2LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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