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2 Cathrow Drive, New Longton, Preston, PR4 4ZP

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Cathrow Drive

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

2 Cathrow Drive is a detached house in New Longton, Preston, Preston (PR4 4ZP). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

2 Cathrow Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Oct 2013from Aug 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cathrow Drive, New Longton, Preston, PR4 4ZP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cathrow Drive has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Cathrow Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 4ZP: £187,000 (2020–2014).

On the street

Versus other Cathrow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Cathrow Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Cathrow Drive

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£442k

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4 bed2 bath
£518k

1 Goose Green Cottage, Moss House Lane, Much Hoole

PR4 4TD

4 bed
£403k

1 Airey Houses, Dob Lane, Little Hoole

PR4 4SU

3 bed1 bath
£582k

1 Edgley Court, Hutton

PR4 4BJ

4 bed3 bath
£602k

1 Bridge View Close, Longton

PR4 4TG

5 bed4 bath
£650k

1 Balmoral Road, New Longton

PR4 4JJ

5 bed
£338k

1 Brooklawns, Much Hoole

PR4 4RF

4 bed3 bath
£335k

1 Great Hey, Much Hoole

PR4 4GH

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

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School. 12 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 4ZP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PR4 4ZP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 4ZP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Cathrow Drive, New Longton, Preston, PR4 4ZP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.