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16 Birch Tree Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9ZD

UPRN:10093569895Detached House4 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: B (89)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:19.377630+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 3d 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
16 Birch Tree Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9ZD

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

16 Birch Tree Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (47/100). 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 coverageHM 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
77/ 100
Strong
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Investment Score
No data
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
47/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.5%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+4.7%
Last Sold Price£284,995 (2019-01-18)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0PR1 9ZD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 07/2026/00761/HOH
    Single storey rear extension.
    Pending
  • 07/2026/00758/CLD
    Application for certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft conversion with dormer to rear.
    Pending
  • 07/2026/00726/HOH
    Part retrospective erection of a single storey extension to the rear/side of the existing dwelling
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership67.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-01-18
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£32,740
Population Density4,314 /km²
Owner Occupied63%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 61%65+ 23%

Schools Nearby

  • Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Kingsfold Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good

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

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