What kind of home is 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS last change hands?

5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS last sold for £190,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR2 8LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS have?

5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

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

Which area is 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Croftgate, PR2 8LS is Archbishop Temple CEHS, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Croftgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8LS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Croftgate

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

5 Croftgate is a three-bedroom detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 8LS). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 54.2% above the 2020 sale of £190,000. Last sale on file: £190,000 in August 2020. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Croftgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2025
Change Of UseOutline
In report
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to children's care home for 1no. child (Class C2)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/2025/1163
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 August 2020Most recent
£190,000

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Croftgate runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,138

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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