What type of property is Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA?

Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA?

Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA last sold for £245,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in January 2005, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2005 and September 2013, Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA fell from £325,000 to £245,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly -3.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA have?

The current EPC rating for Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA?

Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR3 1UA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA heated?

The latest EPC at Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA?

Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA is in council tax band E.

Where is Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA located?

Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA sits in Barnacre, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA in a safe area?

Police records around Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA 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 Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA?

The closest primary school to Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA is St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang (934m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Garstang Community Academy (372m).

How well connected is Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA?

The closest bus stop to Springfield, Dimples Lane, PR3 1UA is Garstang Academy Grounds, 427m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Springfield, Dimples Lane, Barnacre, Preston, PR3 1UA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Springfield

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

Springfield is a detached house in Barnacre, Preston, Preston (PR3 1UA). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 sits 62.9% above the 2013 sale of £245,000. On the market in September 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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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.

Springfield's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Springfield, Dimples Lane, Barnacre, Preston, PR3 1UA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Springfield has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 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.

Current estimate

£399,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£245,000

Growth on file: -3.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2013Most recent
£245,000
-24.6%over 8 years
12 January 2005
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 1UA: £350,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in PR3 1UA

On the street

Versus other Dimples Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Springfield stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,149

Street avg £3,052

Below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Garstang Academy Grounds — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Garstang Community Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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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 1UA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 1UA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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