What kind of home is 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is a 5-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB last change hands?

2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB last sold for £277,500 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and September 2017, 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB rose from £240,000 to £277,500, a change of £37,500. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB use?

The latest EPC at 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB have?

2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB has council approval for an extension granted in October 2011 under ref. 06/2011/0716. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB in?

2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB sits in Barton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB 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 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

The closest primary school to 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham (617m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broughton High School (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is Station Lane, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Woodlands Crescent, Barton, Preston, PR3 5HB

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Woodlands Crescent

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

2 Woodlands Crescent is a five-bedroom detached house in Barton, Preston, Preston (PR3 5HB). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 2017. Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 29.7% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Dec 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2015

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from May 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Woodlands Crescent, Barton, Preston, PR3 5HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Woodlands Crescent has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Woodlands Crescent, Barton, Preston, PR3 5HB

1decisions1extensions6documents10nearby

Oct 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of dormer extensions to side of dwelling
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/2011/0716
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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.

2 Woodlands Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£277,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2017Most recent
£277,500
+15.6%over 6 years
24 May 2011
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 5HB: £345,000 (2021–2011).

Nearby sales in PR3 5HB

On the street

Versus other Woodlands Crescent homes

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

Price per m² for 2 Woodlands Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,927

Street avg £2,546

Strongly below

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 146 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Similar properties nearby

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Station Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR3 5HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 5HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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