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Lawklands, Ratcliffe Wharf Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AP

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
153 m²
1647 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Lawklands

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

Lawklands is a four-bedroom detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include notable views.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £392,000 is 35.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 33.8% below the postcode norm. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemLpg
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromE52toC70
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lawklands, Ratcliffe Wharf Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lawklands has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at Lawklands, Ratcliffe Wharf Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AP

2decisions1extensions16documents13nearby
  1. Apr 2004
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement dwelling and detached double garage

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    04/00139/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£392,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£290,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2016Most recent

    £290,000

    +100.0%over 13 years

  2. 12 October 2003

    £145,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in PR3 0AP: £372,500 (2023–1997).

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£360k

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Raingills Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Forton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 0AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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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