What type of property is 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE is a semi-detached house.

When did 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE last change hands?

38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE last sold for £5,850 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in November 2012, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2012 and October 2020, 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE fell from £145,000 to £5,850, a change of £139,150. That works out to roughly -33.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

The current EPC rating for 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PR7 7FE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE had any planning applications?

38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE is in council tax band C.

Where is 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE located?

38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE sits in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Chorley. It falls within the PR7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

Police records around 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE 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.

Which schools serve 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

The closest primary school to 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (1.2km), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Balshaw's Church of England High School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE?

The closest bus stop to 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, PR7 7FE is Stockwood Park Court, 252m away. The nearest rail option is Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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38 Bracken Ghyll Close, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7FE

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Bracken Ghyll Close

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

38 Bracken Ghyll Close is a semi-detached house in Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Chorley (PR7 7FE). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -33.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 3472.6% above the 2020 sale of £5,850. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£8/sq ft) was about 95.5% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 70 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 25 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £5,850.

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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.

38 Bracken Ghyll Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2012

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Bracken Ghyll Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 38 Bracken Ghyll Close, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7FE

3decisions3extensions18documents

Jun 2022
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
07/2022/00111/HOH
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJan 2024Decision
ExtensionSept 2022Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 38 Bracken Ghyll Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -33.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£5,850

Growth on file: -33.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

4 October 2020Most recent
£5,850
-96.0%over 7 years
30 November 2012
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PR7 7FE: £123,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in PR7 7FE

On the street

Versus other Bracken Ghyll Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 38 Bracken Ghyll Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£84

Street avg £1,842

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

427/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Stockwood Park Court — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PR7 7FE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PR7 7FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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