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Forton Bank Farm, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Forton Bank Farm

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

Forton Bank Farm is a semi-detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £612,000 is 36% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 34.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

Forton Bank Farm's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Low Energy Lighting
38%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2018from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromC69toE51
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
62%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromE51toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Forton Bank Farm, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Forton Bank Farm, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL

3decisions17documents12nearby
  1. Jul 2007
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement detached garage

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00548/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 17 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 1998.

Current estimate

£612,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£450,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 April 2014Most recent

    £450,000

    +2.3%over 6 years

  2. 9 August 2007

    £440,000

    +104.7%over 8 years

  3. 24 September 1998

    £215,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in PR3 0BL: £342,500 (2023–1998).

On the street

Versus other Lancaster Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 41 (E)

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 139 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Forton Bank Farm

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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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

Crime

221/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sunny Bank Nurseries — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 0BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 0BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 0BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Forton Bank Farm, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.