What kind of home is 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR last sold for £305,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in March 2025, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2025 and April 2026, 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR rose from £200,000 to £305,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +51.7% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2023 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR3 3FR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

The most recent planning decision at 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR was a refusal for change of use (ref. 38104) in April 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR in?

2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR sits in Longridge, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR show an average of 221 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

The closest primary school to 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR is Longridge Church of England Primary School (856m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longridge High School (219m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Monks Drive, PR3 3FR is Southern Close, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Monks Drive, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3FR

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Longridge, Preston, Preston (PR3 3FR). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

A recent sale: £305,000 in April 2026. At 107 m² it's 21.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 7 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2025–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 51.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 45.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromG15toC69

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Monks Drive, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2a was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 2a, Monks Drive, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3FR

2decisions37documents2nearby

Dec 2025
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Proposed change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to residential childrens home (Class C2) for up to 2 children aged 4-18.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
37997
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Change Of UseApr 2026Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 2a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 51.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2026)

£305,000

Growth on file: 51.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

1 April 2026Most recent
£305,000
+52.5%over 1 year
27 March 2025
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 3FR: £160,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in PR3 3FR

On the street

Versus other Monks Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,850

Street avg £2,119

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Area

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Full Preston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

221/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Southern Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Longridge High School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR3 3FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 3FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

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