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Chequers, Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HJ

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Chequers

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

Chequers is a four-bedroom detached house in Pilling, Preston, Preston (PR3 6HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 45.6% above the 2018 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC69
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chequers, Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Chequers, Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HJ

3decisions2extensions18documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Feb 2007
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension and detached garage to rear

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00008/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

Unlock Chequers, Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HJ's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Chequers's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£195,000

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2018Most recent

    £195,000

    +13.4%over 12 years

  2. 20 July 2006

    £172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR3 6HJ: £285,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Smallwood Hey Road homes

Four headline reads against 52 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,612

Street avg £2,040

Below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 126 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Chequers

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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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£383k

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£518k

1 Kents Cottage, Clay Gap Lane, Hale Nook, Out Rawcliffe

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5 bed3 bath
£244k

1 Hollybank, Bradshaw Lane, Pilling

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2 bed
£221k

1 Holmleigh, Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling

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2 bed1 bath
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

221/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wheel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 3 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 6HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR3 6HJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR3 6HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 Chequers, Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling, Preston, PR3 6HJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.