7 THE MALTINGS
PRESTON, LONGTON, LANCASHIRE PR4 5ZS
Front External Lounge/Dining Room Kitchen Garden Entrance Hall Lounge/Dining Room Lounge Dining Room/Lounge Dining Room Dining Room/Lounge Kitchen Kitchen Entrance Hall WC Landing Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom Four Landing Family Bathroom Garden Garden
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
108 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£325,000 Nov 2025
Local average
£391,224 (-11.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,371 of 33,755)
Street crime
13 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Four Bedrooms
- Detached
- NO ONWARDS CHAIN
- Highly Sought After Location
- Beautiful Garden
- Must Be Viewed
- EPC Rating D
- Approx 1247 SQ.FT
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
As you step through the front door, you're welcomed into a spacious reception hall with the convenience of a WC located under the stairs. The sizeable lounge at the front of the home boasts a feature fireplace, creating a cosy atmosphere. This space seamlessly opens into the adjoining dining room, which enjoys views over the rear garden through sliding patio doors, allowing for plenty of natural light. The kitchen, located towards the rear of the home, is fitted with ample cupboard space and features a charming stable-style door that opens out to the garden, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Moving to the first floor, you'll find four well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from an integrated wardrobe, offering ample storage space. The remaining three bedrooms provide versatility, perfect for accommodating a growing family or creating a home office. The three-piece family bathroom, comprising a bath with an overhead shower, a washbasin, and a WC, completes the upper floor.
Externally, the property features a generous driveway with space for up to three cars, leading to a single detached garage located towards the rear. The front garden is well-maintained, adding to the home’s kerb appeal. To the rear, the private garden offers a peaceful retreat, with a central lawn surrounded by mature borders and a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining.
This lovely property, with its prime location and excellent potential, would make a fantastic family home.
Listed by
Longton
Ben Rose
Reference: 159806774
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
251% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 11/11/2025 (8 months ago) | £325,000 | +251.4% |
| Sold | 11/06/1999 (27 years ago) | £92,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ASPENDALE CLOSE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5LJ | £415,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 23 THE MALTINGS, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZS | £267,500 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| 7 ORCHARD LANE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5AX | £500,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CHESTNUT CRESCENT, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZN | £400,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ASH GROVE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZR | £325,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 34 THE MALTINGS, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZS | £405,250 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 140 LIVERPOOL ROAD, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5AU | £250,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CHESTNUT CRESCENT, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZN | £270,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 26 ASPENDALE CLOSE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5LN | £249,750 | 15/08/2022 | Detached |
| BANK LODGE, 148 LIVERPOOL ROAD, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5AU | £427,500 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 19 STONEFIELD, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5HP | £480,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 21 STONEFIELD, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5HP | £566,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CHESTNUT CRESCENT, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZN | £250,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 177B LIVERPOOL ROAD, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5YE | £145,000 | 20/01/2022 | Detached |
| 84 ASPENDALE CLOSE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5LN | £277,500 | 02/12/2021 | Detached |
| 83 MARSH LANE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5ZL | £248,750 | 15/10/2021 | Detached |
| 1 RIVER VIEW COURT, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5DN | £380,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 18 ASPENDALE CLOSE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5LN | £274,950 | 13/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 RIVER VIEW COURT, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5DN | £360,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 MERCHANTS FOLD, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5YF | £260,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |
| 32 FORMBY CRESCENT, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5YN | £417,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 42 ASPENDALE CLOSE, LONGTON, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 5LN | £222,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £336,375 (2 sales)
Area average: £335,923 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Ribble. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Ribble. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Ribble.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Longton by Golden Ball | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Acr Hair Studio | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Longton opp Red Lion | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Croft Bakery | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Delph | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Willow Tree Halt | 2.4 miles |
| University | Westleigh Conference Centre | 3.8 miles |
| Hospital | Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital | 6.2 miles |
| Hospital | Greater Lancashire Hospital | 7.4 miles |
| University | Milton House | 11.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 13 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 10 Dec 2014 |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 19 Mar 2014 |
| Little Hoole Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 19 Oct 2012 |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2017 |
| Ashbridge Independent School | Other | 2.0 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).