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3 Larbreck Avenue, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZL

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
238 m²
2562 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Larbreck Avenue

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

3 Larbreck Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Elswick, Preston, Preston (PR4 3ZL). It has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (around 2562 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 238 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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
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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.

3 Larbreck Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE54toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Larbreck Avenue, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Larbreck Avenue, Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZL

1decisions9documents1nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Oct 2025
    Change of UseOutline
    Outcome in report

    CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF A DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) AS A HOME FOR UP TO FOUR YOUNG PEOPLE (NO OLDER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE) WITH CARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY BY UP TO FOUR NON-RESIDENT CARERS WORKING IN SHIFTS (USE CLASS C2).

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    25/0587
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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.

3 Larbreck Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£389,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5 sales in PR4 3ZL: £223,500 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Larbreck Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Larbreck Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

238 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Larbreck Avenue

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

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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.
£342k

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1 Belgrave Avenue, Wesham

PR4 3JN

4 bed3 bath
£366k

1 Briarwood Close, Weeton

PR4 3PR

3 bed
£431k

1 Chestnut Drive, Elswick

PR4 3GP

3 bed3 bath
£323k

1 Carr Drive, Wesham

PR4 3DS

3 bed2 bath
£320k

1 Alder Close, Newton

PR4 3TQ

3 bed
£280k

1 Bradshaw Lane, Greenhalgh

PR4 3HQ

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Bluecoat Crescent, Newton

PR4 3TJ

3 bed1 bath
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

0.2 km

Ship Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 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 3ZL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 3ZL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 3ZL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

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

Common questions

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