What type of property is 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ last change hands?

1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ last sold for £190,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,500 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and May 2014, 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ rose from £79,500 to £190,000, a change of £110,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ had any planning applications?

1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2004 under ref. 04/01022/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ located?

1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ sits in Forton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is Forton Primary School (119m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is School Lane, 350m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Springvale, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BQ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Springvale

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

1 Springvale is a two-bedroom detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 sits 58.9% above the 2014 sale of £190,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Springvale, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 1 Springvale, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BQ

2decisions2extensions4documents13nearby

Jul 2002
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
SIDE DORMER
Reference
02/00565/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchOct 2004Decision

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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.

1 Springvale has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£190,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2014Most recent
£190,000
+139.0%over 18 years
28 September 1995
£79,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 0BQ: £205,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in PR3 0BQ

On the street

Versus other Springvale homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Springvale stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,696

Street avg £1,832

On par

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.3 km

School Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Forton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 0BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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