2 Airey Houses, Dob Lane, Little Hoole, Preston, PR4 4SU
About 2 Airey Houses
2 Airey Houses is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Little Hoole, Preston, Preston (PR4 4SU). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views and a basement. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2000–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 33.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 is 23.4% above the 2007 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- BasementYes
Outside
- GarageDetached
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
2 Airey Houses ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2 Airey Houses has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 2 Airey Houses has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.
£395,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 33.8% per year over 7 years.
£320,000
Growth on file: 33.8% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
18 July 2007Most recent
£320,000
+580.9%over 6 years15 December 2000
£47,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 4SU: £290,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in PR4 4SU
2 Banks Cottage, Dob Lane, Little Hoole, Preston, PR4 4SU
Sold Sept 2024
£210,000Innisfree, Dob Lane, Little Hoole, Preston, PR4 4SU
Sold Jun 2023
£145,000Shaunleigh, Dob Lane, Little Hoole, Preston, PR4 4SU
Sold Jun 2021
£440,0003 Airey Houses, Dob Lane, Little Hoole, Preston, PR4 4SU
Sold Feb 2019
£290,000Walmer Hall, Dob Lane, Little Hoole, Preston, PR4 4SU
Sold Oct 2018
£490,000
Versus other Dob Lane homes
2 Airey Houses outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,105
Street avg £2,222
Floor Area
152 m²
Street avg 132 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.7 km
Walmer Bridge Inn — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB







