What type of property is 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is a detached house.

What did 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS sell for?

40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS last sold for £330,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a C recorded in June 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is in council tax band E.

Where is 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

Police records around 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS 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 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The closest primary school to 40 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.

What is the nearest station to 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The closest bus stop to 40 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is Archbishop Temple CEHS, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Croftgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8LS

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 Croftgate

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

40 Croftgate is a detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 8LS). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2025) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

A recent sale: £330,000 in August 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 61.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromC71toB81

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Croftgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Croftgate has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

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

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 August 2025Most recent
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 8LS: £265,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in PR2 8LS

On the street

Versus other Croftgate homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 40 Croftgate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,113

Street avg £2,191

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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.

£343k

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£318k

1 Bedford Road, Fulwood

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Allenby Avenue, Fulwood

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Allengate, Fulwood

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£277k

1 Chapel Road, Fulwood

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£423k

1 Foregate, Fulwood

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4 bed

£275k

1 Fairways, Fulwood

PR2 8FX

4 bed

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

647/mo

Falling 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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FAQ

Common questions

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