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Shire House, Whinney Brow, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AE
This 185 square metre property in Forton, Preston, Preston carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £479,950 in 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
185 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Garage
En-suite
Refurbished
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2021from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromE41toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
PoorGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
53%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Recommended improvements
2 suggestions from EPC assessment
1
Floor insulation (solid floor)
£4,000 - £6,000
2
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
Solar photovoltaic panels
£3,500 - £5,500
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated current value
£578,000
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This Property
+79.9%(9y)
£479,950Latest
3 December 2021
Standard
£266,750
30 April 2013
Standard
Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
Preston+5.5%
112.5
Dec 25
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Whinney Brow
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Comparing to 3 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
74 (C)/71 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 33% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
185 m²/247 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 33% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.4 t/year/7.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 67% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 33% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Forton, Preston
This property is located in Forton, a village in the Wyre district of Lancashire, near the Forest of Bowland and the A6 road, and within a short distance of the Lancaster services on the M6 motorway.
Forton, Lancashire, is a village and civil parish situated in the Wyre district of the English county of Lancashire. The locality lies near the Forest of Bowland and is accessible via the A6 road. The nearest major motorway service station, Lancaster (Forton) services, is located between junctions 32 and 33 of the M6 motorway and is operated by Moto. The village is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of the city of Lancaster. The setting provides a rural atmosphere with proximity to both woodland and major transport routes, offering residents a blend of countryside living and convenient motorway access.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Preston
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual8(53%)
Other Theft6(40%)
Vehicle Crime1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Moorcroft
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Moorcroft
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Linnet Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Moorcroft
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Sports/recreation Area
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Stanley Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
3 within 3kmP
Forton Primary School
647m
8 mins
P
Scorton Church of England Primary School
2.8km
34 mins
P
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School
2.8km
34 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmSchool Lane
Bus Stop232m
3 mins
Forton Bank
Bus Stop368m
4 mins
Brookfield Farm
Bus Stop397m
5 mins
Sunny Bank Nurseries
Bus Stop555m
7 mins
Sunny Bank Nurseries
Bus Stop586m
7 mins
Pennine Garage
Bus Stop658m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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33 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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