What type of property is 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

3 Brookway, PR4 5BU is a semi-detached house.

When did 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU last change hands?

3 Brookway, PR4 5BU last sold for £171,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

3 Brookway, PR4 5BU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR4 5BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

3 Brookway, PR4 5BU is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU located?

3 Brookway, PR4 5BU sits in Longton, Preston, Preston. It falls within the PR4 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

Police records around 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU 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 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

The closest primary school to 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU is Longton Primary School (525m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hutton Church of England Grammar School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Brookway, PR4 5BU is Golden Ball, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Brookway, Longton, Preston, PR4 5BU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Brookway

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

3 Brookway is a semi-detached house in Longton, Preston, Preston (PR4 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 sits 55.6% above the 2012 sale of £171,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE49toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Brookway, Longton, Preston, PR4 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Brookway 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.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£171,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2012Most recent
£171,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 5BU: £239,500 (2023–1996).

Nearby sales in PR4 5BU

On the street

Versus other Brookway homes

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

EPC Rating for 3 Brookway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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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£240k

1 Aldon Grove, Longton

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£236k

1 Cedar Grove, Longton

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2 bed1 bath

£307k

1 Birkdale Close, Longton

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3 bed2 bath

£225k

1 Barn Hey, Longton

PR4 5BP

2 bed

£331k

1 Brooklands, Skip Lane, Hutton

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3 bed

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

Golden Ball — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Longton Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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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 5BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 5BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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