What kind of home is 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR is a detached house.

When did 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR last change hands?

4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR last sold for £360,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £232,000 in April 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2011 and June 2024, 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR rose from £232,000 to £360,000, a change of £128,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR use?

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

What is the council tax band for 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR in?

4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR sits in Fulwood, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

Police records around 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR 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.

What schools are near 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

The closest primary school to 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR is St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston (511m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Corpus Christi Catholic High School (220m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Forest Way, PR2 8PR is Corpus Christi RCHS, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Forest Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8PR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Forest Way

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

4 Forest Way is a detached house in Fulwood, Preston, Preston (PR2 8PR). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 10.8% below the 2024 sale of £360,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 41.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £360,000.

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC70

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

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Forest Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Forest Way 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.

Latest sale on 4 Forest Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£360,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2024Most recent
£360,000
+55.2%over 13 years
7 April 2011
£232,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR2 8PR: £300,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in PR2 8PR

On the street

Versus other Forest Way homes

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

On price per m², 4 Forest Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,025

Street avg £2,204

Strongly above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 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.

£318k

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Churchfield, Fulwood

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1 Forest Way, Fulwood

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£277k

1 Chapel Road, Fulwood

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£275k

1 Fairways, Fulwood

PR2 8FX

4 bed

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1 Croftgate, Fulwood

PR2 8LS

3 bed1 bath

£384k

1 Allengate, Fulwood

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4 bed2 bath

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

0.2 km

Corpus Christi RCHS — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Corpus Christi Catholic High School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR2 8PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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