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 4 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 61% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. 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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

281 m²

3025 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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 £624,000 sits 71% 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

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

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£624,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£365,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 19 years.

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

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

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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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1 Ashdene Court, Cottam

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady 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.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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