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5 Meadowbarn Close, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AG

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Meadowbarn Close

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

5 Meadowbarn Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Cottam, Preston, Preston (PR4 0AG). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 19.2% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £260,000 in February 2023.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Meadowbarn Close

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Aug 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
21%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Meadowbarn Close, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Meadowbarn Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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.

Latest sale on 5 Meadowbarn Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£260,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 February 2023Most recent

    £260,000

    +36.8%over 9 years

  2. 3 April 2013

    £190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 0AG: £207,500 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Meadowbarn Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Meadowbarn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,114

Street avg £2,455

Strongly below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Meadowbarn Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£340k

1 Barnstaple Way, Cottam

PR4 0LY

4 bed2 bath
£365k

1 Bampton Drive, Cottam

PR4 0WL

4 bed2 bath
£331k

1 Armaside Road, Cottam

PR4 0WH

5 bed1 bath
£258k

1 Bartle Hall Cottage, Lea Lane, Bartle

PR4 0HA

3 bed
£312k

1 Applewood Road, Cottam

PR4 0FA

£315k

1 Barley Close, Cottam

PR4 0EZ

£318k

1 Broadstone Road, Cottam

PR4 0PR

£320k

1 Blenheim Way, Cottam

PR4 0JF

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Ancient Oak — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cottam Primary School. 22 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 PR4 0AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 0AG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 0AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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 5 Meadowbarn Close, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.