68 Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 5EB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £265,839 , which equates to approximately £247 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jul 2014 for £173,500. Since then, the value has increased by £92,339, representing a 53.2% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,839 is:

  • 30.7% lower than the average property price on Chapel Lane
  • 21.5% lower than the average in the PR4 5EB postcode area
  • and 58.5% 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 24 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,839
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£247
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

68 Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR4 5EB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 2016.

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 6 Feb 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to PR4 5EB

18 th / 29
Price Rank
22% lower than average
13 th / 23
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
17 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PR4 5EB , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 23 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 13th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,839
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
18 Jul 2014
£173,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £191,500
sale date: 23 Jul 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 11 Jun 2015
rooms: 5
size: 959 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2012

Data Sources

The property at 68 Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, South Ribble, Lancashire, PR4 5EB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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