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5 Birkdale Close, Longton, Preston, PR4 5YH

4 sales on record2 planning records
Bedrooms
3
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 5 Birkdale Close

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

5 Birkdale Close is a three-bedroom property in Longton, Preston, Preston (PR4 5YH). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since May 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birkdale Close, Longton, Preston, PR4 5YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 5 Birkdale Close, Longton, Preston, PR4 5YH

2decisions1extensions16documents
Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolition
  1. Oct 2019
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Retrospective application for dormer to front

    Retrospective
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    07/2019/7240/HOH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Last sold (2008)

£175,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2008Most recent

    £175,000

    +25.0%over 2 years
  2. 5 July 2005

    £140,000

    +131.4%over 8 years
  3. 22 May 1997

    £60,500

    +0.8%over 2 years
  4. 27 January 1995

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR4 5YH: £175,000 (2019–2007).

Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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.

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. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PR4 5YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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