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5 Critchley Close, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4GG

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Critchley Close

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

5 Critchley Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Much Hoole, Preston, Preston (PR4 4GG). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 33% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 86.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageDouble, Integral
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

5 Critchley Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromD56toC73
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Critchley Close, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4GG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Critchley Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Critchley Close, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4GG

1decisions1extensions4documents3nearby
  1. Dec 2015
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Application for lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    07/2015/1795/CLD
    Full record in report

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  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

5 Critchley Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£270,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2016Most recent

    £270,000

    +11.1%over 11 years
  2. 26 March 2004

    £243,000

    +149.2%over 7 years
  3. 12 March 1997

    £97,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 4GG: £227,500 (2014–2003).

On the street

Versus other Critchley Close homes

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

Years Held for 5 Critchley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,030

Street avg £1,666

Above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Critchley Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Little Hoole Primary School. 6 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 4GG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 4GG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 4GG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 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 5 Critchley Close, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4GG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.