What type of property is 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU?

2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU is a semi-detached house.

When did 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU last change hands?

2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU last sold for £150,000 in September 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU have?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU is F with a score of 21 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU?

2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR4 0HU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU records wood logs as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU?

2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU located?

2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU sits in Catforth, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR4 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU show an average of 259 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (25% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU?

The closest primary school to 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU is Catforth Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, PR4 0HU is Running Pump, 696m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 21

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 The Laurels

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

2 The Laurels is a semi-detached house in Catforth, Preston, Preston (PR4 0HU). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows an F (score 21), 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 hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 49). Main heating runs on wood logs.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £150,000. At 79 m² it's 20.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 5 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 46% above the 2025 sale price.

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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.

2 The Laurels's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

F21

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD57toG8

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2015from Mar 2015

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

27%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromG10toF21

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

86%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Laurels has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 September 2025Most recent
£150,000

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

Nearby sales in PR4 0HU

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.

EPC Rating for 2 The Laurels lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

21 (F)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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