8 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW is a freehold detached property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,679 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £477,355 , which equates to approximately £284 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2007 for £357,500. Since then, the value has increased by £119,855, representing a 33.5% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £477,355 is:

  • 6.3% lower than the average property price on Crofts Drive
  • 1.5% higher than the average in the PR2 5LW postcode area
  • and 184.6% 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 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1679 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£477,355
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£284
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 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 28 Apr 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to PR2 5LW

10 th / 17
Price Rank
1% higher than average
11 th / 15
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PR2 5LW , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£477,355
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
23 Nov 2007
£357,500
Leasehold
+0.7 %
28 Nov 2006
£355,000
Leasehold
+5 %
26 Aug 2005
£337,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

12 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW
rooms: 7
size: 1841 sq ft
sale price: £367,500
sale date: 11 Sep 2020
6 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW
rooms: 7
size: 1884 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 10 May 2006
9 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW
rooms: 7
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £289,995
sale date: 9 Dec 2005
10 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW
rooms: 8
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £299,950
sale date: 15 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 8 Crofts Drive, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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