What kind of home is Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL is a detached house.

When did Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL last change hands?

Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL last sold for £617,500 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

The current EPC rating for Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (2,734 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL use?

The latest EPC at Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in May 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL in?

Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL sits in Haighton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

Police records around Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL 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 Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

The closest primary school to Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL is Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School (1.0km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL?

The closest bus stop to Highfield, Whittingham Lane, PR2 5SL is Nook Glade, 759m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Highfield, Whittingham Lane, Haighton, Preston, PR2 5SL

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

254 m²

2734 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Highfield

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

Highfield is a detached house in Haighton, Preston, Preston (PR2 5SL). It has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (around 2734 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £773,000 is 25.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 22.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (January 2016). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

Highfield'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 24 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

14.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jul 2011

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Highfield, Whittingham Lane, Haighton, Preston, PR2 5SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2014
Outline
In report
Certificate of lawfulness for use of land as residential curtilage
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
06/2014/0138
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May 2013
Outline
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness for use of land as residential curtilage at Highfield House
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
06/2013/0158
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What's in Highfield, Whittingham Lane, Haighton, Preston, PR2 5SL's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Highfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£773,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£617,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 January 2016Most recent
£617,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in PR2 5SL: £406,250 (2017–1996).

Nearby sales in PR2 5SL

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On the street

Versus other Whittingham Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £1,866

Above

Floor Area

254 m²

Street avg 281 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 10 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 t/year

Street avg 13.0 t/year

On par

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

0.8 km

Nook Glade — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 5SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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