What type of property is 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ sell for?

9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ last sold for £325,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and September 2024, 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ rose from £185,000 to £325,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR3 0BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

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

Where is 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ located?

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

Is 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ 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 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

The closest primary school to 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is Forton Primary School (119m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Springvale, PR3 0BQ is School Lane, 350m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Springvale, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Springvale

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

9 Springvale is a three-bedroom detached house in Forton, Preston, Preston (PR3 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 122 m² it's 15.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 59.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £325,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle, Detached

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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 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jul 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Springvale, Forton, Preston, PR3 0BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Springvale 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.

9 Springvale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£325,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

9 September 2024Most recent
£325,000
+75.7%over 10 years
28 August 2014
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 0BQ: £205,000 (2025–2014).

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.

Years Held for 9 Springvale lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,664

Street avg £1,981

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Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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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

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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

0.3 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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