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1 The Croft, Longton, Preston, PR4 5DB

UPRN:10033044733Detached Bungalow4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: F (29)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:43:35.434711+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-19T07:43:35.153184+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
1 The Croft, Longton, Preston, PR4 5DB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£224,000
£213k - £235kHigh
Estimate
£224k
Range
£213k – £235k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
5.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 The Croft earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. 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 leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
5/ 100
Low
Walkability
56/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 28
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£224,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield5.09%
1y Growth+19.4%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£211,000 (2024-11-08)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1PR4 5DB
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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership77.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-11-08
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,740
Population Density153 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 54%65+ 32%
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Schools Nearby

  • Longton Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Little Hoole Primary School
    1.4 mi
    Good

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

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