What kind of home is 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW last sold for £335,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £314,950 in June 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2005 and March 2017, 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW rose from £314,950 to £335,000, a change of £20,050. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

The current EPC rating for 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (1,938 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW use?

The latest EPC at 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW in?

7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW sits in Grimsargh, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

Police records around 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

The closest primary school to 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW is Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School (571m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Cecilia's RC High School (3.0km).

What transport links are near 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW?

The closest bus stop to 7 Crofts Drive, PR2 5LW is The Pastures, 343m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

180 m²

1938 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Crofts Drive

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

7 Crofts Drive is a detached house in Grimsargh, Preston, Preston (PR2 5LW). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

9 years since the last transfer (March 2017). Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 is 26.9% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

7 Crofts Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD56

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Crofts Drive has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Crofts Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£425,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£335,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2017Most recent
£335,000
29 March 2017
£335,000
+6.4%over 11 years
9 June 2005
£314,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 5LW: £367,500 (2020–2010).

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On the street

Versus other Crofts Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Crofts Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,861

Street avg £1,973

On par

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 179 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Pastures — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 5LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 5LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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