What type of property is Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA last change hands?

Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA last sold for £365,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in May 1995, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

Across 2 sales between May 1995 and May 2014, Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA rose from £185,000 to £365,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA have?

The current EPC rating for Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2010. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA has a recorded floor area of 281 m² (3,025 sq ft), around 70 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 71% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR4 0JA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA heated?

The latest EPC at Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA records oil as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA located?

Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA sits in Catforth, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR4 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

Police records around Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA 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 Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

The closest primary school to Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA is Catforth Primary School (1.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA?

The closest bus stop to Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, PR4 0JA is School Lane, 915m away. The nearest rail option is Salwick Rail Station, 2.9km away.

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Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0JA

Estimated value

£633,000

Since the 2014 sale (£365,000)+73%
Against PR4 0JA's recent median (£287,500)+120%

Newest record on this page: September 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

281 m²

3025 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£633,000

Against its 2014 sale (£365,000)+73%
Against PR4 0JA's recent median (£287,500)+120%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Oakdene is modelled from its 281 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PR4 0JA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
281 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2010
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in PR4 0JA
5 sales, median £287,500 (2022–2010)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Oakdene's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Sales timeline

1 May 2014Most recent
£365,000
+97.3%over 18 years
4 May 1995
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 0JA: £287,500 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in PR4 0JA

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0JA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About Oakdene

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

Oakdene is a four-bedroom detached house in Catforth, Preston, Preston (PR4 0JA). It has a recorded floor area of 281 m² (around 3025 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2010) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 281 m² the property is well over the postcode median (154 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £633,000 sits 73.4% above the 2014 sale of £365,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 45.1% below the postcode norm. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

Oakdene's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Apr 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2010

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 April 2020

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE42toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Oakdene, Blackleach Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oakdene 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.

On the street

Versus other Blackleach Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Oakdene runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,299

Street avg £2,820

Strongly below

Floor Area

281 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 11.8 t/year

Below

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.

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Crime

259/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

School Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Catforth Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Catforth Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

School LaneBus stop915m
School Lane EndBus stop923m
Primary SchoolBus stop951m
Bay Horse LaneBus stop1.1km

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,562 reports38%
Anti-social Behaviour1,325 reports32%
Criminal Damage & Arson355 reports9%
Other Theft219 reports5%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR4 0JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 0JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Oakdene is modelled from its 281 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PR4 0JA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for Oakdene. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Oakdene was lodged in April 2010 at band D and expired in April 2020, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to Oakdene. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PR4 0JA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Oakdene is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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