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Tower Lea, Roseacre Road, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3UD

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
259 m²
2788 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Tower Lea

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

Tower Lea is a four-bedroom detached house in Elswick, Preston, Preston (PR4 3UD). It has a recorded floor area of 259 m² (around 2788 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 259 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £474,000 is 21.5% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromF32toD56
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%95%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Tower Lea, Roseacre Road, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Tower Lea has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at Tower Lea, Roseacre Road, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3UD

2decisions2extensions14documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2005
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    05/0654
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Tower Lea valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£474,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£390,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 July 2016Most recent

    £390,000

    +95.0%over 17 years
  2. 26 October 1998

    £200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 3UD: £165,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Roseacre Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Tower Lea stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,506

Street avg £1,924

Below

Floor Area

259 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Tower Lea

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
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.

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

0.2 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School. 2 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 3UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 3UD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 3UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Tower Lea, Roseacre Road, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3UD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.