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Preston Cottage, Levedale Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5AT

EPC A4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
304 m²
3272 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 94
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Preston Cottage

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

Preston Cottage is a detached house in Penkridge, Stafford, Stafford (ST19 5AT). It has a recorded floor area of 304 m² (around 3272 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2017) returns an A (score 94), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

It hasn't traded since April 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. At 304 m² the property is well over the postcode median (104 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £950,000 sits 137.5% above the 2011 sale of £400,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£122/sq ft) was about 37.3% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Preston Cottage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2017

EPC Rating

A
A94
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Nov 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
25%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2017from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromF36toA94
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Preston Cottage, Levedale Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2016
    Demolition And RebuildConditions
    In report

    Demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of replacement 4 Bed detached dwelling.

    Agent
    Thinking Buildings Limited
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    14/00385/COND
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2014
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    In report

    Demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of replacement 4 Bed detached dwelling.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    14/00385/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

Preston Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Levedale Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Preston Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,316

Street avg £1,948

Strongly below

Floor Area

304 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

15 years

Street avg 13 years

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Goods Station Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Marshbrook First School. 7 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ST19 5AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ST19 5AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ST19 5AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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