What kind of home is 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD?

12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD last change hands?

12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD last sold for £160,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £70,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and July 2017, 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD rose from £70,000 to £160,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD?

12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PR7 3RD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD use?

The latest EPC at 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD?

12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD in?

12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD sits in Charnock Richard, Chorley, Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD?

Police records around 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD 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 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD?

The closest primary school to 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School (608m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southlands High School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Alma Drive, PR7 3RD is Church Lane, 174m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Alma Drive, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 3RD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Alma Drive

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

12 Alma Drive is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Charnock Richard, Chorley, Chorley (PR7 3RD). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 91 m² it's 24.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 7 EPCs). 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017). Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 47.5% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2027

4 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromC74toD65

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%62%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Alma Drive, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 3RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Alma Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£160,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2017Most recent
£160,000
-2.1%over 9 years
11 July 2007
£163,500
+133.6%over 7 years
3 March 2000
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 3RD: £155,000 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in PR7 3RD

On the street

Versus other Alma Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 12 Alma Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,758

Street avg £2,086

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

£260k

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1 Austin Drive

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Allerton Close

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Ash Grove

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1 Claremont Road

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Chorley report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

427/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 3RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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