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3 Ainspool Lane, Churchtown, Preston, PR3 0TA
This 176 square metre property in Churchtown, Preston, Preston carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £343,000 back in 2005.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
176 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Flood Risk
High
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Private Garden
Garage
Driveway
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Recommended improvements
4 suggestions from EPC assessment
1
Room-in-roof insulation
£1,500 - £2,700
2
Cavity wall insulation
£500 - £1,500
3
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
£800 - £1,200
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated current value
£423,000
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This Property
+154.1%(6y)
£343,000Latest
16 June 2005
Standard
£135,000
16 August 1999
Standard
£50,000
15 March 1996
Standard
Source: HM Land Registry
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1 of 2
House Price Index
Preston+5.5%
112.5
Dec 25
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Ainspool Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,949/£2,773 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
21 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
56 (D)/66 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 8% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
176 m²/111 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 83% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
8.0 t/year/4.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lowest among similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 25% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Churchtown, Preston
This property is located in Churchtown, a suburb of Southport, Merseyside, England, within the PR 3 postcode district and surrounded by the neighbouring settlements of Crossens, High Park and Marshside.
Churchtown, Merseyside is a suburb of Southport, located in the county of Merseyside, England. Historically it was part of Lancashire and sits within the ancient parish of North Meols. The locality lies on the northern fringe of Southport and is surrounded by the neighbouring settlements of Crossens, High Park and Marshside. Residents are within the PR 3 postcode district, which places the area in the broader Southport postal region. The community’s character is that of a typical English suburb, with a mix of residential streets and local amenities that serve the surrounding neighbourhood. Its proximity to the coastal town of Southport gives access to the seaside and the wider Merseyside area. The historical ties to Lancashire and the ancient parish reflect a long‑standing local identity that is still recognised today.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Preston
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual8(53%)
Other Theft6(40%)
Vehicle Crime1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Moorcroft
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Moorcroft
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Linnet Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Moorcroft
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Sports/recreation Area
Other Theft
Oct 2025On or near Stanley Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
5 within 3kmP
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
300m
4 mins
P
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
1.9km
23 mins
P
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
2.3km
28 mins
S
Garstang Community Academy
1.9km
23 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHorns Inn
Bus Stop234m
3 mins
St Helens CEPS
Bus Stop303m
4 mins
Memorial Hall
Bus Stop565m
7 mins
Tarnacre House Fm
Bus Stop677m
8 mins
Riverside Ind Est
Bus Stop952m
11 mins
Daniel Fold Lane
Bus Stop1.6km
19 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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35 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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