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16 Millersgate, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AZ

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 16 Millersgate

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

16 Millersgate is a three-bedroom detached house in Cottam, Preston, Preston (PR4 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since January 2001, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 172.5% above the 2001 sale of £91,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 43.4% below the postcode norm. At 80 m² it's 26.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 27 EPCs).

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Millersgate

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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)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD63toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Millersgate, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Millersgate has no planning applications on record.

9

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.

16 Millersgate's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£91,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 January 2001Most recent

    £91,000

    +35.8%over 4 years

  2. 6 October 1996

    £67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 0AZ: £249,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Millersgate homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Millersgate outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,138

Street avg £2,183

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Millersgate

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.
£285k

1 Bartle Hall Cottage, Lea Lane, Bartle

PR4 0HA

3 bed
£357k

1 Barnstaple Way, Cottam

PR4 0LY

4 bed2 bath
£380k

1 Bampton Drive, Cottam

PR4 0WL

4 bed2 bath
£346k

1 Armaside Road, Cottam

PR4 0WH

5 bed1 bath
£244k

1 Beagle Close, Higher Bartle

PR4 0QF

£224k

1 Airey House, Lea Road, Lea Town

PR4 0RA

£206k

1 Buzzard Road, Cottam

PR4 0GD

£310k

1 Applewood Road, Cottam

PR4 0FA

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

259/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Valentines Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cottam Primary School. 21 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 0AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 0AZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 0AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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 16 Millersgate, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.