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278 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9RX

UPRN:100010546473Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:28:41.638335+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:05:25.222702+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-05T17:42:09.721250+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
278 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9RX

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£289,000
£274k - £303kHigh
Estimate
£289k
Range
£274k – £303k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.02%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

278 Garstang Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (73/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£289,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.02%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.1%
5y Growth+2.6%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price£180,000 (2016-03-31)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0PR2 9RX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 06/2026/0717
    Two/single storey side extension and single storey rear extension (pursuant to 06/2026/0394 to seek variation to condition no1 Approved Plans)
    Pending
  • 06/2026/0618
    Change of use from convent (Class C2) to children’s nursery (Class E(f)) and replacement of existing entrance gate
    Pending
  • 06/2026/0617
    Removal of lower branches of 7no trees (2no Yew, 1no Hawthorn, 1no Monterey Cypress, 2no Holly, 1no Sycamore)
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-03-31
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,038
Population Density4,854 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 57%65+ 25%

Schools Nearby

  • Fulwood Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Queen's Drive Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Lancashire Education Medical Services
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Corpus Christi Catholic High School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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