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The Hollies, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Hollies

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

The Hollies is a detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60). Main heating runs on lpg.

4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused, 2 pending. An active application for partial demolition is awaiting a decision. Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £442,000 is 11.9% above the 2023 sale price. Sold April 2023 for £395,000.

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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)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromF23toE41
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%59%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 The Hollies, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for partial demolition is currently awaiting a decision.

4 applications on record at The Hollies, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL

2 live now
2decisions120documents13nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Nov 2018
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Outline application for the erection of up to 7 residential dwellings (following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings) with access applied for off the A6 (all other matters reserved)

    Documents
    27 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00596/OUT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 120 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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

£442,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£395,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 April 2023Most recent

    £395,000

    +36.2%over 19 years

  2. 19 December 2003

    £290,000

    +62.0%over 5 years

  3. 29 June 1998

    £179,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in PR3 0BL: £445,000 (2014–1998).

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.

On co₂ emissions, The Hollies stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 38 (F)

On par

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 9.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Hollies

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

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

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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.
Full Preston report

Crime

3/mo

Steady 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 The Hollies, Lancaster Road, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.