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12 DIVER ROAD

PRESTON, FULWOOD, LANCASHIRE PR2 9BJ

4 beds 3 baths 1,410 sq ft Listed 22 Dec 2025 (-170d)

£415,000

Reduced on 16 Jan 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

131 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£382,995 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£3,168/m²

Local average

£335,404 (+23.7%)

Street crime

87 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Situated on the desirable Durton Manor estate close to Royal Preston Hospital and motorway
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Diner/Living space
  • Bi-fold Doors to Rear Garden
  • Parking for 2 Cars and Integral Garage
  • Utility
  • Downstairs WC
  • Ensuite to Master Bedroom
  • FTTP Superfast Broadband
  • Chain Free

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, On street, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Presenting an exceptional opportunity to acquire a modern four bedroom detached home, ideally positioned on the highly sought-after D'urton Manor estate, conveniently located near Royal Preston Hospital and major motorway links for effortless commuting.
This impressive property offers a thoughtfully designed open plan kitchen, dining, and living space, creating a welcoming environment that is perfect for both every-day family life and entertaining guests.
The kitchen area is fitted with contemporary units and integrated appliances, while bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the living space to the rear aspect, flooding the room with natural light and enhancing the sense of space.
A separate utility room provides additional practicality, keeping laundry and household tasks discreetly tucked away, and a downstairs WC adds further convenience for guests and residents alike.
The integral garage, complemented by driveway parking for two cars, ensures ample space for vehicles and storage (ideal for families or those working from home).
Upstairs, the property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous master suite complete with a stylish ensuite shower room for added privacy and comfort. The remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, finished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings.
The property benefits from FTTP superfast broadband connectivity (perfect for home working, streaming, or gaming), and is offered to the market chain free, allowing for a smooth and swift transaction.
With its contemporary design, practical layout, and enviable location in one of Preston’s most desirable developments, this home is perfectly suited to growing families, professionals, or anyone seeking a spacious and low-maintenance residence within easy reach of local amenities, reputable schools, and transport networks.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and lifestyle this outstanding property has to offer.
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Preston

CLARKSON HOLDEN ESTATE AGENTS LTD

Reference: 170516801

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 23/10/2023

Current heating cost: £766/year

Potential heating cost: £766/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £415,000 +8.4%
Sold 17/11/2023 (2 years ago) £382,995

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
66 LEVENSGARTH AVENUE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9YY £265,000 23/01/2026 Detached
11 ASHNESS CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9FQ £174,000 12/01/2026 Detached
21 REDWING DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AT £351,000 19/12/2025 Detached
1 PARTRIDGE COURT, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9BE £284,995 07/03/2025 Detached
13 KESTREL ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9BP £510,995 22/02/2024 Detached
7 TEAL AVENUE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9BN £434,995 17/11/2023 Detached
1 TEAL AVENUE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9BN £375,245 27/10/2023 Detached
Same street 14 DIVER ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9BJ £262,995 25/09/2023 Semi-detached
1 HERON DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9BH £457,000 04/08/2023 Detached
4 LANGPORT CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9FE £255,000 28/04/2023 Detached
12 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £426,995 24/02/2023 Detached
7 LANGPORT CLOSE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9FE £242,000 21/12/2022 Detached
8 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £413,995 19/12/2022 Detached
6 WITTON ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AY £385,500 25/11/2022 Detached
1 PARKLANDS GROVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9SL £308,000 05/10/2022 Detached
6 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £449,995 29/07/2022 Detached
4 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £464,995 15/07/2022 Detached
2 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £524,995 01/07/2022 Detached
29 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £392,995 16/06/2022 Detached
42 REDWING DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AS £340,000 31/05/2022 Detached
27 SHEARWATER DRIVE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9AX £442,995 27/05/2022 Detached

Street average: £262,995 (1 sale)

Area average: £375,035 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20%
10y growth 72.3%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 56.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £856/mo
Realistic £951/mo
Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Postcode area PR → North West.

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 Sharoe Green adj Eastway 0.1 miles
Bus stop Sherwood opp Ashness Close 0.2 miles
Shop Aldi 0.4 miles
Shop B&M Bargains 0.5 miles
Hospital Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital 1.3 miles
Hospital Greater Lancashire Hospital 2.5 miles
University Westleigh Conference Centre 3.0 miles
Train station Preston 3.0 miles
Train station Preston Riverside 3.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 39
Anti-social behaviour 11
Shoplifting 9
Other theft 7
Vehicle crime 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Public order 4
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 87

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
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.3 miles Good — 10 Sep 2024
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary 0.6 miles Good — 8 May 2014
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary 0.6 miles Good — 25 Apr 2012
Sherwood Primary School Primary 0.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Lancashire Education Medical Services Other 0.6 miles (No rating)

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
4 Bed Detached House, Redwing Drive Fulwood, PR2 £1,395/mo 4 0.15 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Broadwood Drive, PR2 £1,400/mo 4 0.44 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, The Howgills, PR2 £1,400/mo 4 0.6 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,398/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.7×
Monthly cashflow £-399/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4%
  • 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).