79, Watkin Lane
79, Watkin Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 79, Watkin Lane, Preston is a leasehold house.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a period house with 771 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 79, Watkin Lane, Preston is £120,967 and the estimated rental value is £731 per month.
Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 is located in the borough of South Ribble within the PR5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
79, Watkin Lane, Preston has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2020 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 79, Watkin Lane, Preston is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £127,015 and a rental value of £767 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £112,499 and a rental value of £680 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 79, Watkin Lane, Preston has decreased by £127 (0.1%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £26 per month (3.5%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 79, Watkin Lane, Preston was last sold on 21st August 2020 for £80,000 and was recorded as a leasehold house.
The property has had 5 sales since 1995.
Since August 2020, the market for similar properties has risen by 66.8%.
- Sold Aug 2020£80,000
- Sold Aug 2006£88,000
- Sold Jul 2006£85,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 79, Watkin Lane, Preston within a radius of 620 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 25, Fairfield Street, Preston, PR5 5HX, a freehold house which sold for £117,500 on the 27th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in PR5.
- Sold Feb 2026£117,500 | 3 Bed House25, Fairfield Street, Preston, PR5 5HX25, Fairfield Street, Preston, PR5 5HX
- Sold May 2025£75,000 | 3 Bed House101, Watkin Lane, Preston, PR5 5HA101, Watkin Lane, Preston, PR5 5HA
- Sold Dec 2024£132,000 | 3 Bed House81, Watkin Lane, Preston, PR5 5HA81, Watkin Lane, Preston, PR5 5HA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 has a total of 148 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 79, Watkin Lane, Preston is the 78th largest and the 81st most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £88k less expensive than the average property in PR5.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mLostock Hall Community Primary School
- 800mOur Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
- 900mFarington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
- 900mLostock Hall Academy
- 2.0kmBrownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
- 2.6kmWalton-Le-Dale High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 79, Watkin Lane, Preston is Lostock Hall station, which is 200 metres away.
- 200mLostock Hall
- 1.7kmBamber Bridge
- 2.6kmLeyland
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
