Briar Cottage, Preston
Briar Cottage, Preston
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, Briar Cottage, Preston is a period freehold house with 1,657 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 298 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Briar Cottage, Preston is £424,165 and the estimated rental value is £1,246 per month.
The Square, Scorton, Preston, PR3 is located in the borough of Wyre within the PR3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Briar Cottage, Preston has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low 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 Briar Cottage, Preston is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £445,374 and a rental value of £1,309 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £394,474 and a rental value of £1,159 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Briar Cottage, Preston has declined by £1,774 (0.4%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £38 per month (3.1%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Briar Cottage, Preston sits on a plot of 298 m2.
We have plot size data on 17 out of 20 other houses in the postcode and Briar Cottage, Preston sits on the 10th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Briar Cottage, Preston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Jul 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Briar Cottage, Preston was last sold on 4th August 2014 for £375,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since August 2014, the market for similar properties has risen by 24.9%.
- Sold Aug 2014£375,000
- Sold Jul 2001£178,000
- Sold Mar 1998£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 Briar Cottage, Preston within a radius of 2.9 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 14, Brook Avenue, Preston, PR3 1AR, a freehold house which sold for £420,000 on the 20th August 2024.
Read more about house prices in PR3.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
The Square, Scorton, Preston, PR3 has a total of 30 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Briar Cottage, Preston is the 7th largest and the 7th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £111k more expensive than the average property in PR3.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mScorton Church of England Primary School
- 2.8kmForton Primary School
- 2.9kmWinmarleigh Church of England Primary School
- 4.8kmGarstang Community Academy
- 12.2kmRipley St Thomas Church of England Academy
- 12.9kmLancaster Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Briar Cottage, Preston is Lancaster station, which is 13.3 kilometres away.
- 13.3kmLancaster
- 15.0kmHeysham Port
- 16.6kmBare Lane
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, there is poor internet coverage in this area which may result in poor or no internet connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none 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.

