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42 Royal Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3AF

UPRN:10013338938Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:49:54.381661+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:16:50.049513+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· freshSchools: fresh, refreshed 4d 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
42 Royal Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3AF

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
£90,000
£86k - £95kHigh
Estimate
£90k
Range
£86k – £95k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£450
£450 - £500
Monthly
£450
Yield
6.00%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Royal Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (68/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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
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HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 26Bike 41
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£90,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£450
Gross Yield6.00%
1y Growth-27.2%
3y Growth+2.1%
5y Growth+2.6%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price£109,995 (2004-06-01)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0PR2 3AF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • LCC/2025/0016/2
    Compliance with the Biodiversity Net gain condition of planning permission LCC/2025/0016
    Pending
  • 06/2026/0773
    Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of single storey outrigger extension (pursuant to planning permission 06/2024/0354 to seek variation of condition no.1 (Approved Plans))
    Pending
  • 06/2026/0750
    Discharge of condition no.6 (Surface water drainage scheme) attached to planning permission 06/2022/0271
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining227 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-06-01
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,038
Population Density-
Owner Occupied43%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 73%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Roebuck School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Moorbrook School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (URN 119698) on 21 May 2024

  • Our Lady's Catholic High School
    0.6 mi
    Good

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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