4 Osbert Croft, Longton, Preston, PR4 5BN
UPRN:100010643328Semi-Detached Property5 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:02.517219+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+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
HP Score
78
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
8 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£314,000
£298k - £330kHigh
Estimate
£314k
Range
£298k – £330k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
5.16%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
4 Osbert Croft earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (56/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
78
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
61
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
5
Crime Score
5/ 100
Low
56
Walkability
56/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 9Bike 28
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£314,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield5.16%
1y Growth-1.5%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2008-12-12)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0PR4 5BN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending07/2026/00781/HOHSingle storey side and rear extensions following removal of carport and conservatory
- Pending07/2026/00650/HOHDemolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with balcony above, extension of existing rear dormer with associated Juliette Balcony with external and cosmetic alterations
- Approved07/2026/00645/TPOT1- sycamore- Removal of single limb from neihbouring property in accordance with BS 3998, if this is outside of BS 3998 guidance, a 2-3 meter recustion to suitable lateral is sought.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership77.9%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2008-12-12
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£32,740
Population Density153 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 54%65+ 32%
Schools Nearby
- Longton Primary School0.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton0.6 miGood
- Hutton Church of England Grammar School1.0 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Little Hoole Primary School1.3 miGood
2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 22 Osbert Croft-£310k-
- 16 Osbert Croft-£185k-
- 16 Osbert Croft-£185k-
- 1 Osbert Croft-£230k-