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

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 21
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 79 m² it's 20.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 5 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F21
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 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 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 The Laurels has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in PR4 0HU: £452,500 (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.

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 The Laurels

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.
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£256k

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£258k

1 Bartle Hall Cottage, Lea Lane, Bartle

PR4 0HA

3 bed
£200k

1 Aspen Drive, Cottam

PR4 0ED

£190k

1 Bleasdale View, Whittle Hill, Woodplumpton

PR4 0BA

£184k

1 Bay Willow Court, Cottam

PR4 0PY

£179k

1 Ashmore Court, Cottam

PR4 0PL

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

4/mo

Steady 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 2 The Laurels, Moss Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.