Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2a, Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
1 planning record
Estimated value
£248,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£175,000)+42%
- Against PR3 0RJ's recent median (£185,000)+34%
Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
138 m²
1485 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£248,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£175,000)+42%
- Against PR3 0RJ's recent median (£185,000)+34%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2a is modelled from its 138 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PR3 0RJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
138 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in PR3 0RJ
5 sales, median £185,000 (2025–2018)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
21 June 2007Most recent
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 0RJ: £185,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in PR3 0RJ
31 Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
Sold Jul 2025
£210,00027 Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
Sold May 2022
£227,00012 Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
Sold Dec 2021
£185,0001a, Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
Sold Nov 2019
£130,0002 Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
Sold Jul 2018
£150,000
What this page doesn't show
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- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
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- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 2a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bilsborrow, Preston, Preston (PR3 0RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since June 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 138 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 41.7% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 36.9% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 June 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2010from Jul 2009
Hot Water
AverageVery Good
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Jun 2021from Aug 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
29%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2a, Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 2a, Sycamore Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RJ
1decisions7documents12nearby
- Sept 2013FullOutcome in report
Erection of a front dormer
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/00610/FUL
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Versus other Sycamore Road homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
2a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,268
Street avg £2,101
Floor Area
138 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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.
Crime
221/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sycamore Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary218m
- Myerscough College16 plus1.3km
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-BrockPrimary2.5km
- Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.8km
Nearest stops
- Sycamore RoadBus stop100m
- RoebuckBus stop353m
- Barton Grange Garden CentreBus stop685m
- Primrose CottageBus stop919m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,091 reports38%
- Anti-social Behaviour786 reports27%
- Criminal Damage & Arson208 reports7%
- Other Theft189 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR3 0RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2a is modelled from its 138 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PR3 0RJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 2a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2a was lodged in June 2021 at band D and is valid until June 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 2a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 24 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PR3 0RJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2a is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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