What type of property is 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP last sold for £265,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

The current EPC rating for 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP is in council tax band D.

Where is 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP located?

18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP sits in Broughton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP 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.

Which schools serve 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

The closest primary school to 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP is Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School (673m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Broughton High School (357m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP?

The closest bus stop to 18 Moorcroft, PR3 5LP is High School, 295m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Moorcroft, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5LP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Moorcroft

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

18 Moorcroft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Broughton, Preston, Preston (PR3 5LP). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 30.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £265,000 in May 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Feb 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Moorcroft, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Moorcroft 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.

18 Moorcroft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 May 2024Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 5LP: £232,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in PR3 5LP

On the street

Versus other Moorcroft homes

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

On price per m², 18 Moorcroft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,246

Street avg £2,070

Above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

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5 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Eider Avenue, Broughton

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£261k

1 Davey Close, Broughton

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1 Bewick Avenue, Broughton

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£301k

1 Curlew Close, Broughton

PR3 5NH

£240k

1 Broadfield, Broughton

PR3 5LB

£331k

1 Fulmar Avenue, Broughton

PR3 5NB

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.

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Crime

221/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

High School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Broughton High School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 5LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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