What kind of home is 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF?

19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF is a detached house.

What did 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF sell for?

19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF last sold for £308,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £195,995 in July 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2010 and September 2023, 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF rose from £195,995 to £308,000, a change of £112,005. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF?

The current EPC rating for 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF?

19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF use?

The latest EPC at 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF?

19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF in?

19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF sits in Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF show an average of 427 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF?

The closest primary school to 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF is St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley (370m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Albany Academy (484m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF?

The closest bus stop to 19 Austin Drive, PR7 3DF is Harrison Road, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Austin Drive, Chorley, PR7 3DF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 19 Austin Drive

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

19 Austin Drive is a detached house in Chorley (PR7 3DF). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 57.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £308,000.

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC75

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Austin Drive, Chorley, PR7 3DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Austin Drive has no planning applications on record.

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5 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.

19 Austin Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£308,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2023Most recent
£308,000
+51.2%over 7 years
28 April 2016
£203,750
+4.0%over 5 years
20 July 2010
£195,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 3DF: £319,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in PR7 3DF

On the street

Versus other Austin Drive homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 19 Austin Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,111

Street avg £2,029

Strongly above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£289k

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1 Comet Close

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1 Church Fold, Charnock Richard

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£340k

1 Capesthorne Drive

PR7 3QQ

4 bed

£351k

1 Booth Avenue

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£260k

1 Burgh Meadows

PR7 3LR

4 bed

£396k

1 Alexander Close

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chorley district page.

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Crime

427/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Harrison Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR7 3DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 3DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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