24 Southfield Drive, New Longton, Preston, PR4 4XD is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,184 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £243,553 , which equates to approximately £206 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2019 for £179,950. Since then, the value has increased by £63,603, representing a 35.3% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,553 is:

  • 5.6% lower than the average property price on Southfield Drive
  • 4.0% lower than the average in the PR4 4XD postcode area
  • and 45.2% higher than the average price for Preston as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£243,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£206
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Southfield Drive, New Longton, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR4 4XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Aug 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazeddouble glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to PR4 4XD

14 th / 21
Price Rank
4% lower than average
4 th / 19
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR4 4XD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£243,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
31 Oct 2019
£179,950
Leasehold
+9.1 %
31 Oct 2014
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2006

Data Sources

The property at 24 Southfield Drive, New Longton, Preston, PR4 4XD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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