Sold STC Bungalow

21 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE

PRESTON, NEW LONGTON, LANCASHIRE PR4 4XD

2 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 16 Mar 2023 (-1182d)

£229,950

Reduced on 11 May 2023

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£220,000 Oct 2023

Local average

£394,228 (-41.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,533 of 33,755)

Street crime

8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Linked Detached True Bungalow
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Conservatory
  • Corner Plot & Garage
  • NO CHAIN DELAY
  • Council Tax Band C
  • Well Presented & Maintained Throughout

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Linked detached true bungalow situated within a peaceful cul-de-sac offered for sale with NO CHAIN DELAY. Ideal for those wanting to downsize their accommodation this delightful bungalow is positioned on a generous corner plot with a detached garage and driveway. The living accommodation briefly comprises: entrance porch, hallway, lounge, modern fitted dining kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside gardens to three elevations, driveway, detached garage and a enclosed rear garden area. This bungalow is warmed via a gas fired central heating system and benefits from double-glazing throughout. Early viewing is advised.

Listed by

Longton

Lawrence Rooney Estate Agents

Reference: 132623951

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13049821

Property Details

Street: 21 Southfield Drive

Town: New Longton

Postcode: PR4 4XD

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/07/2018

Work Completed: 01/06/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16101509 Recent

Property Details

Street: 21 Southfield Drive

Town: New Longton

Postcode: PR4 4XD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/12/2023

Work Completed: 14/12/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/10/2023 (2 years ago) £220,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
16 THE CLOSE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XH £345,000 14/03/2025 Detached
4 MOORFIELD, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4JA £137,500 06/02/2025 Detached
1 WILLOW WAY, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4YQ £318,710 17/10/2023 Detached
36 HUGH BARN LANE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XA £227,000 03/10/2023 Detached
Same street 1 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XD £168,000 07/09/2023 Semi-detached
38 HUGH BARN LANE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XA £384,000 27/10/2022 Detached
7 GEORGIAN PLACE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4ZR £322,750 14/10/2022 Detached
19 SHEEP HILL LANE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4ZN £475,101 04/10/2022 Detached
4 REGENCY GARDENS, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4ZU £425,000 15/08/2022 Detached
Same street 8 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XD £225,000 04/08/2022 Detached
18 THE VINERY, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4YB £460,000 31/05/2022 Detached
57 BROOKDALE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XL £245,000 27/05/2022 Detached
42 SHEEP HILL LANE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4YN £310,000 19/05/2022 Detached
Same street 8 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XD £166,000 31/03/2022 Detached
7 LATIMER DRIVE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4ZL £205,000 18/03/2022 Detached
Same street 10 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XD £250,000 28/01/2022 Detached
7 LATIMER DRIVE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4ZL £175,000 17/12/2021 Detached
48 SHEEP HILL LANE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4YN £285,000 26/11/2021 Detached
16 MOORFIELD, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4JA £280,000 01/11/2021 Detached
2 HOLLINGS, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XS £300,000 11/08/2021 Detached
28 SHEEP HILL LANE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4YN £425,000 30/07/2021 Detached
MOUNT COTTAGE LONG MOSS LANE, WHITESTAKE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XN £235,000 09/07/2021 Detached
3 GEORGIAN PLACE, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4ZR £275,000 25/06/2021 Detached
5 HOLLINGS, NEW LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 4XS £245,000 23/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £202,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £303,753 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 17.4%
10y growth 25.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Ribble. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 28.1%
10y (index) 47.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Ribble. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £711/mo
Realistic £790/mo
Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Ribble.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop New Longton opp Brookdale 0.1 miles
Bus stop New Longton by Sheep Hill Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Kam's Corner shop 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.4 miles
Train station Lostock Hall 2.4 miles
Train station Preston Riverside 2.6 miles
University Westleigh Conference Centre 4.0 miles
Hospital Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital 5.2 miles
Hospital Greater Lancashire Hospital 6.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Violence and sexual offences 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 8

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 18 Jun 2015
Ashbridge Independent School Other 1.1 miles — (No rating)
Hutton Church of England Grammar School Secondary 1.1 miles Good — 9 Jun 2017
Howick Church Endowed Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 10 Jan 2013
All Hallows Catholic High School Secondary 1.3 miles Outstanding — 28 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Rosemary Court, PR1 £750/mo 2 1.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Greengate, PR4 £845/mo 2 1.23 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £798/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,800
Gross yield 4.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24×
Monthly cashflow £-212/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.8%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).