18 DOUGLAS LANE
PRESTON, GRIMSARGH, LANCASHIRE PR2 5JF
£249,950
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
100 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£239,950 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£2,500/m²
Local average
£337,998 (-26%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,919 of 33,755)
Street crime
15 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Detached family house
- Spacious dining kitchen
- Lounge
- Utility & WC
- Sun Room
- Three Bedrooms One en-suite
- Bathroom
- Detached single garage
- Low maintenance rear garden with decking
- Popular residential area
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The heart of the home is a spacious dining kitchen, perfect for family meals and entertaining guests. Adjacent to the kitchen, you will find a welcoming lounge that provides a cosy retreat for relaxation. The property also features a utility room and a convenient ground floor WC, enhancing the practicality of everyday living. A lovely sun room extends the living space, allowing for an abundance of natural light.
Outside, in a separate courtyard the property has a detached single garage and parking for one vehicle, ensuring that you have ample space for your car and additional storage. The rear garden is designed for ease of upkeep, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enjoyment without the burden of extensive maintenance.
Situated in a popular residential area, this home benefits from excellent motorway access, making it a great choice for commuters. With its combination of spacious interiors, practical features, and a desirable location, this property is a wonderful opportunity for those looking to settle in a friendly community. Don’t miss the chance to make this charming house your new home.
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Longridge
Holdens Estate Agents
Reference: 170367137
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 28/02/2025
Expiry date: 27/02/2035
Current heating cost: £1,368/year
Potential heating cost: £1,262/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,725
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10025291
Property Details
Street: 18 Douglas Lane
Town: Grimsargh
Postcode: PR2 5JF
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 15/01/2014
Work Completed: 13/12/2013
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12861046
Property Details
Street: 18 Douglas Lane
Town: Grimsargh
Postcode: PR2 5JF
Installation Details
Items: 11 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 26/03/2018
Work Completed: 15/01/2018
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
46% since 2004
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £239,950 | +17% |
| Sold | 13/11/2015 (10 years ago) | £205,000 | +6.5% |
| Sold | 17/10/2008 (17 years ago) | £192,500 | +17.4% |
| Sold | 12/08/2004 (21 years ago) | £163,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 THE PASTURES, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JW | £270,000 | 14/01/2026 | Detached |
| Same street 22 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £225,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 241 PRESTON ROAD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JR | £525,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 26 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £185,000 | 05/11/2025 | Other |
| 14 SWARBRICK AVENUE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JJ | £495,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| 8 SWALLOWFOLD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JN | £325,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 12 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £276,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 178 PRESTON ROAD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JS | £330,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 52 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £197,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 44 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £410,000 | 08/10/2022 | Detached |
| 40 CARBIS AVENUE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5LU | £457,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 18 LANGDEN FOLD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JL | £215,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 16 SWARBRICK AVENUE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JJ | £495,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached |
| 216 PRESTON ROAD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JS | £350,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 7 LANGDEN FOLD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JL | £210,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 246 PRESTON ROAD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JS | £410,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 36 CARBIS AVENUE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5LU | £460,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 38 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £191,250 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 SWARBRICK AVENUE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JJ | £350,000 | 01/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 54 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £445,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |
| 214 PRESTON ROAD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JS | £355,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached |
| 240 PRESTON ROAD, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JS | £345,000 | 02/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 20 DOUGLAS LANE, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JF | £215,000 | 29/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 21 THE PASTURES, GRIMSARGH, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 5JW | £215,000 | 23/07/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £268,031 (8 sales)
Area average: £362,938 (16 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): Preston. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Preston. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Preston.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Grimsargh opp Village Hall | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Grimsargh adj The Pastures | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Karma Beauty | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Martindales | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Greater Lancashire Hospital | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Community Hospital | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Preston | 4.7 miles |
| Train station | Bamber Bridge | 5.5 miles |
| University | Westleigh Conference Centre | 6.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 16 May 2013 |
| St Cecilia's RC High School | Secondary | 1.8 miles | Good — 29 Jan 2016 |
| Longridge High School | Secondary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 1 Dec 2021 |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Carbis Avenue, PR2 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Waingate, PR2 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,050/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).