What type of property is 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB last sold for £345,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,500 in August 2001, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2001 and August 2021, 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB rose from £117,500 to £345,000, a change of £227,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

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

Where is 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB located?

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

Is 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB?

The closest bus stop to 3 Woodlands Crescent, PR3 5HB is Station Lane, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Woodlands Crescent, Barton, Preston, PR3 5HB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Woodlands Crescent

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

3 Woodlands Crescent is a five-bedroom detached house in Barton, Preston, Preston (PR3 5HB). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 is 19.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£221/sq ft) was about 17% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2021 at £345,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Sept 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Woodlands Crescent, Barton, Preston, PR3 5HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Woodlands Crescent 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.

3 Woodlands Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£345,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2021Most recent
£345,000
+193.6%over 20 years
2 August 2001
£117,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 5HB: £330,000 (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.

3 Woodlands Crescent is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,379

Street avg £2,470

Below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 146 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£435k

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£269k

1 Green Drive, Barton

PR3 5AT

3 bed1 bath

£414k

1 Fieldbrook Avenue, Broughton

PR3 5NG

£448k

1 Fairlie Drive, Barton

PR3 5EE

£378k

1 Downing Court, Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton

PR3 5JJ

£367k

1 Collingwood Avenue, Barton

PR3 5EF

£366k

1 Fulmar Avenue, Broughton

PR3 5NB

£484k

1 Inglemere Court, Barton

PR3 5EG

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

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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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 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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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