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This 76 square metre property in Hoghton, Preston, Preston carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £196,500 in 2020, up from £133,500 previously.
Property Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
76 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Private Garden
Rear
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Extended
Additional space added to the original build
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2016from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD56toE48
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
90%60%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£239,000
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Transaction history
+47.2%(5y)
£196,500Latest
Dec 2020£133,500
Aug 2015£50,750
Jul 1997Source: HM Land Registry
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£150,000
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Jun 2017
£160,000
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Jun 2016
£145,000
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House Price Index
Preston+10.2%
112.5
Dec 25
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Alder Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 12 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,586/£1,923 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 90% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 30% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
48 (E)/64 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 8% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
76 m²/88 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 13% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.0 t/year/3.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 8% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Hoghton, Preston
This property is located in Hoghton, a village within the PR 5 postal district, near the historic Hoghton Tower.
Hoghton is a village situated in Lancashire, England, within the PR 5 postal district. The village is best known for Hoghton Tower, a fortified manor house that lies two‑thirds of a mile (1 km) east of the village on a hilltop site. The tower occupies the highest point in the area and is associated with the de Hoghton family, who have owned the estate since at least the 12th century. The present building dates from about 1560–65, making it a notable example of 16th‑century architecture. The surrounding landscape is characterised by its rural setting, and the tower’s hilltop position provides a prominent landmark for the locality. Residents and visitors alike can appreciate the historical significance and the picturesque setting that define Hoghton.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Preston
Total Crimes
29
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual16(55%)
Other Crime4(14%)
Vehicle Crime3(10%)
Other Theft3(10%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(7%)
Public Order1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Renshaw Drive
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Abbotts Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Abbotts Close
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Renshaw Drive
Vehicle Crime
Oct 2025On or near Abbotts Close
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Cripple Gate Lane
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
13 within 3kmP
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
420m
5 mins
P
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
420m
5 mins
P
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
1.3km
16 mins
S
Walton-Le-Dale High School
2.1km
25 mins
S
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmAlder Drive
Bus Stop55m
1 min
Alma Row
Bus Stop177m
2 mins
Meadowside Drive
Bus Stop184m
2 mins
Bank Head Lane South
Bus Stop335m
4 mins
Bank Head Lane North
Bus Stop357m
4 mins
Alma Row
Bus Stop388m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
43 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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