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Oaktree Farm Barn, Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BL

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
335 m²
3606 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band H
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Oaktree Farm Barn

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

Oaktree Farm Barn is a detached house in Alston, Preston, Preston (PR3 3BL). It has a recorded floor area of 335 m² (around 3606 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 335 m² the property is well over the postcode median (173 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Oaktree Farm Barn'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromE43toC80
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
42%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Oaktree Farm Barn, Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Oaktree Farm Barn, Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BL

2decisions2extensions9documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2009
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement porch, new gable elevation windows, new Velux roof windows and new sliding folding doors in adjusted opening. Re-submission.

    ExtensionNew Windows
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    20318
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Oaktree Farm Barn has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£934,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 3BL: £394,000 (2022–2013).

On the street

Versus other Preston Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Oaktree Farm Barn outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

335 m²

Street avg 183 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Oaktree Farm Barn

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.2 km

White Bull — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 3BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 3BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Oaktree Farm Barn, Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.