What kind of home is 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF?

23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF last change hands?

23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF last sold for £280,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £212,000 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and May 2013, 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF rose from £212,000 to £280,000, a change of £68,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF?

The current EPC rating for 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF?

23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR3 1YF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF use?

The latest EPC at 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF?

23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF in?

23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF sits in Bowgreave, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF 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.

What schools are near 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF?

The closest primary school to 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF is St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang (1.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Garstang Community Academy (257m).

What transport links are near 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF?

The closest bus stop to 23 Topiary Gardens, PR3 1YF is Garstang Academy, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Topiary Gardens, Bowgreave, Preston, PR3 1YF

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

160 m²

1722 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Topiary Gardens

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

23 Topiary Gardens is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bowgreave, Preston, Preston (PR3 1YF). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 160 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £464,000 sits 65.7% above the 2013 sale of £280,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in May 2013.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, 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 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromC74toD60

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

75%19%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2024from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC74

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Topiary Gardens, Bowgreave, Preston, PR3 1YF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Topiary Gardens 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.

23 Topiary Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£280,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2013Most recent
£280,000
+32.1%over 10 years
18 December 2002
£212,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 1YF: £285,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in PR3 1YF

On the street

Versus other Topiary Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 23 Topiary Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,750

Street avg £2,105

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Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

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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.

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

0.1 km

Garstang Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1YF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 1YF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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