Our Data Sources
5, Merlin Drive, Preston has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 5, Merlin Drive, Preston, we estimate a market value of £296,787 and a rental value of £1,344 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £262,869 and £1,191 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
5, Merlin Drive, Preston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 May 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 5, Merlin Drive, Preston completed on 2nd September 2024 at £255,550 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 2.1% over the period since September 2024.
- Sold Sep 2024£255,550
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2022 197 properties similar to 5, Merlin Drive, Preston have sold within a radius of 730 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 18th July 2025, was 51, The Gables, Preston, PR4 0LG, a freehold house which sold for £285,000.
Read more about house prices in PR4.
- Sold Jul 2025£285,000 | 3 Bed House51, The Gables, Preston, PR4 0LG51, The Gables, Preston, PR4 0LG
- Sold Feb 2025£280,000 | 3 Bed House54, Minster Park, Preston, PR4 0BY54, Minster Park, Preston, PR4 0BY
- Sold Dec 2024£249,000 | 4 Bed House24, Millersgate, Preston, PR4 0AZ24, Millersgate, Preston, PR4 0AZ
- Sold Dec 2024£275,500 | 3 Bed House6, Hobby Street, Preston, PR4 0GE6, Hobby Street, Preston, PR4 0GE
- Sold Nov 2024£265,000 | 4 Bed House4, Merlin Drive, Preston, PR4 0GA4, Merlin Drive, Preston, PR4 0GA
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £172,970, ranging from £32,668 to £327,178.
- 4 Merlin Drive
4 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £288,904
- 6 Merlin Drive
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £244,021
- 3 Merlin Drive
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £282,655
- 7 Merlin Drive
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £248,947
- 2 Merlin Drive
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £286,411
Location Comparison
Of the 8 addresses on Merlin Drive, Cottam, Preston, PR4, 5, Merlin Drive, Preston comes out as the 4th largest and the 5th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £3k less expensive than the average property across the PR4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Cottam Primary School300 m away
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston700 m away
- Ingol Community Primary School800 m away
- Ashton Community Science College1.2 km away
- Our Lady's Catholic High School2.1 km away
- Fulwood Academy2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Salwick|4.1 km away
- Preston (Lancs)|4.1 km away
- Lostock Hall|7.8 km away
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
