What kind of home is 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD last sold for £112,000 in January 2018, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £118,000 in February 2015, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

Across 2 sales between February 2015 and January 2018, 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD fell from £118,000 to £112,000, a change of £6,000. That works out to roughly -1.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD have?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 06/2023/0959) in January 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD in?

8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD sits in Ingol, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD 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.

What schools are near 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

The closest primary school to 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is Ingol Community Primary School (170m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady's Catholic High School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cottam Avenue, PR2 3XD is Whitby Ave, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cottam Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3XD

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Cottam Avenue

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

8 Cottam Avenue is a semi-detached house in Ingol, Preston, Preston (PR2 3XD). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 sits 69.6% above the 2018 sale of £112,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2018.

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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)

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 September 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Nov 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cottam Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at 8 Cottam Avenue in 2024.

2 applications on record at 8 Cottam Avenue, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3XD

2decisions2extensions15documents4nearby

Jan 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/2023/0959
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ExtensionMar 2024Decision

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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.

8 Cottam Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£112,000

Growth on file: -1.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2018Most recent
£112,000
-5.1%over 2 years
6 February 2015
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 3XD: £175,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in PR2 3XD

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Versus other Cottam Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,333

Street avg £1,725

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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

Whitby Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ingol Community Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 3XD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

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