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5 West View, Longton, Preston, PR4 5AH

UPRN:100010652989End Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:33:57.392949+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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
5 West View, Longton, Preston, PR4 5AH

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£205,000
£194k - £215kHigh
Estimate
£205k
Range
£194k – £215k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
5.85%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 West View earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (65/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 31
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£205,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield5.85%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2021-05-10)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0PR4 5AH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 07/2026/00781/HOH
    Single storey side and rear extensions following removal of carport and conservatory
    Pending
  • 07/2026/00650/HOH
    Demolition 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
    Pending
  • 07/2026/00645/TPO
    T1- 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.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership77.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-05-10
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,740
Population Density2,043 /km²
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 52%65+ 35%

Schools Nearby

  • Longton Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Hutton Church of England Grammar School
    1.0 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Little Hoole Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Good

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

Comparables

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