What kind of home is Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA?

Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA last change hands?

Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA last sold for £184,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in July 2011, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and November 2019, Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA fell from £195,000 to £184,000, a change of £11,000. That works out to roughly -0.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA?

The current EPC rating for Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA?

Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR3 0AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA use?

The latest EPC at Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA?

Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA is in council tax band D.

Which area is Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA in?

Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA sits in Forton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA in a safe area?

Police records around Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA?

The closest primary school to Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA is Forton Primary School (918m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA?

The closest bus stop to Grasmere, Hollins Lane, PR3 0AA is New Holly Hotel, 150m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Grasmere, Hollins Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Grasmere

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

Grasmere is a two-bedroom detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0AA). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 is 41.3% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £184,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2011

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Grasmere, Hollins Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Grasmere has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£184,000

Growth on file: -0.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2019Most recent
£184,000
-5.6%over 8 years
20 July 2011
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 0AA: £350,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in PR3 0AA

On the street

Versus other Hollins Lane homes

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

Grasmere is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,667

Street avg £2,607

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

New Holly Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Forton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR3 0AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 0AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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