What kind of home is 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD?

1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD is a detached house.

When did 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD last change hands?

1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD last sold for £295,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,500 in November 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2016 and May 2023, 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD rose from £87,500 to £295,000, a change of £207,500. That works out to roughly +20.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD?

1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR4 4HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD?

1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD in?

1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD sits in Much Hoole, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR4 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD?

Police records around 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD 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.

What schools are near 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD is Little Hoole Primary School (841m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Birchfield, PR4 4HD is Burial Ground, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Birchfield, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4HD

EPC B3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Much Hoole, Preston, Preston (PR4 4HD). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft). The latest certificate (May 2019) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 is 11.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £295,000.

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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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Birchfield, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1a, Birchfield, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4HD

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Aug 2017
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a detached dwelling
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14 docs on file
Reference
07/2017/1823/FUL
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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.

Latest sale on 1a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£295,000

Growth on file: 20.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2023Most recent
£295,000
-4.8%over 3 years
17 October 2019
£310,000
+254.3%over 2 years
8 November 2016
£87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 4HD: £170,000 (2024–2003).

Nearby sales in PR4 4HD

On the street

Versus other Birchfield homes

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

1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

82 (B)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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

0.1 km

Burial Ground — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Little Hoole Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR4 4HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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