What type of property is 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG located?

8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG sits in Forton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

Police records around 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG show an average of 221 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

The closest primary school to 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG is Forton Primary School (271m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Willow Close, PR3 0AG is School Lane, 697m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Willow Close, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Willow Close

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

8 Willow Close is a semi-detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0AG). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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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 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromC75toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2023from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC74

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Willow Close, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Willow Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

8 Willow Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Willow Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8 Willow Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

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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.

Full Preston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

221/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

School Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Forton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 0AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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