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1 The Laurels, Moss Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HU

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 26
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 The Laurels

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

1 The Laurels is a semi-detached house in Catforth, Preston, Preston (PR4 0HU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows an F (score 26), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2012); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 96), a 5-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £150,000. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 48.7% above the 2025 sale price.

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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.

1 The Laurels's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F26
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
15.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 December 2026

2 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromD59toF26
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Laurels, Moss Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Laurels 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.

1 The Laurels valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2025Most recent

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 0HU: £350,000 (2025–2002).

On the street

Versus other Moss Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 The Laurels lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

26 (F)

Street avg 50 (E)

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 175 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

15.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Laurels

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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£244k

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£195k

1 Aspen Drive, Cottam

PR4 0ED

£285k

1 Bartle Hall Cottage, Lea Lane, Bartle

PR4 0HA

3 bed
£172k

1 Ashmore Court, Cottam

PR4 0PL

£172k

1 Bleasdale View, Whittle Hill, Woodplumpton

PR4 0BA

£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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

259/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Running Pump — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Catforth 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 PR4 0HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 0HU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 0HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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 1 The Laurels, Moss Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.