Smithy Cottage, Preston
Smithy Cottage, Preston
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Smithy Cottage, Preston as a period house with 1,097 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 870 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Smithy Cottage, Preston has an estimated sale value of £313,358 and an estimated rental value of £1,179 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Blackleach Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 lies in the borough of Preston, within the PR4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Smithy Cottage, Preston has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2022.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate Smithy Cottage, Preston would be worth £329,026, with a potential rental value of £1,238 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £291,423, with a rental value of £1,097 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Smithy Cottage, Preston has climbed by £1,449 (0.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £40 (3.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.5%.
Plot Size
Smithy Cottage, Preston occupies a 870 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 8 other houses in this postcode, 5 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Smithy Cottage, Preston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Sep 2022.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.1 kilometres of Smithy Cottage, Preston across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 124, Buckthorn Drive, Preston, PR4 0PW, a freehold house, sold at £300,000 on the 25th February 2025.
Read more about house prices in PR4.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Smithy Cottage, Preston as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 8 addresses on Blackleach Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4.
Against the PR4 postcode district average, it is £26k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.6kmLea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
- 2.2kmCatforth Primary School
- 2.2kmCottam Primary School
- 3.6kmAshton Community Science College
- 4.3kmOur Lady's Catholic High School
- 4.3kmBroughton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Salwick station is the nearest stop to Smithy Cottage, Preston at 2.4 kilometres away.
- 2.4kmSalwick
- 6.2kmKirkham & Wesham
- 6.6kmPreston (Lancs)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
