What type of property is 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS sell for?

4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS last sold for £210,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in March 2009, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and September 2018, 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS rose from £145,000 to £210,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS located?

4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

Police records around 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS 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.

Which schools serve 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The closest primary school to 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is The Olive School, Preston (404m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (142m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is Archbishop Temple CEHS, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Croftgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8LS

8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Croftgate

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

4 Croftgate is a three-bedroom detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 8LS). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

8 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 is 41.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 15.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £210,000 in September 2018.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Croftgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 4 Croftgate is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Apr 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Crown reduction by 25-30% to maintain shape, size and health of 1no. Oak tree
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/2025/0155
View planning record
Jan 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Crown reduction by 10-15% 1no. Oak tree
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
06/2023/0027
View planning record

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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.

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

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£210,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2018Most recent
£210,000
+44.8%over 9 years
10 March 2009
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 8LS: £265,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in PR2 8LS

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On the street

Versus other Croftgate homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 4 Croftgate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £2,129

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Archbishop Temple CEHS — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR2 8LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 8LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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