What type of property is 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL?

4 Applesike, PR4 5BL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL?

4 Applesike, PR4 5BL last sold for £211,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,000 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and September 2024, 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL rose from £129,000 to £211,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL?

4 Applesike, PR4 5BL has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR4 5BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL?

4 Applesike, PR4 5BL is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL located?

4 Applesike, PR4 5BL sits in Longton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR4 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL 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.

Which schools serve 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL?

The closest primary school to 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL is Longton Primary School (580m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hutton Church of England Grammar School (1.7km).

What transport links are near 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Applesike, PR4 5BL is Shirley Lane, 268m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Applesike, Longton, Preston, PR4 5BL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Applesike

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

4 Applesike is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Longton, Preston, Preston (PR4 5BL). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 75 m² it's 15% larger than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 18.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £211,000 in September 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Feb 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Applesike, Longton, Preston, PR4 5BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Applesike has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 4 Applesike was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£211,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2024Most recent
£211,000
+63.6%over 11 years
27 June 2013
£129,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 5BL: £167,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in PR4 5BL

On the street

Versus other Applesike homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Applesike outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,813

Street avg £2,175

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.3 km

Shirley Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Longton Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR4 5BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 5BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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