Property profile

8 Dob LaneWalmer Bridge

Map showing 8 Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£245,000

Semi-Detached sold in Hoole

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold08 Jul 2026
£216,000Change since last sale: +£28,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+71% per yearSouth Ribble annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +1.2% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £255 per sq ft
£260 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£5 per sq ft (+1.8%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Hoole
£233,750Estimate vs local median: +£10,000 (+4.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area87 m² / 936 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection28 Feb 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Jul 2026£216,000-

Local market

Property prices in Hoole

Median price: £242,000
Price per sq ft: £258
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £328K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£435,000£293
Semi-Detached30£233,750£255
Terraced2£184,125£229
Flats2£111,250£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000—£168,500£135,000
2017£267,500£66,000£174,000£124,000
2018£320,000£79,800£174,000£144,500
2019£221,000£99,000£177,500£137,500
2020£309,000£99,500£184,950£164,950
2021£293,000£200,000£196,500£183,725
2022£321,500£118,500£217,500£182,000
2023£330,000£113,000£223,000£183,000
2024£285,000—£203,000£180,000
2025£401,250£115,500£233,750£168,625
2026£525,000£114,500£215,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209—£168£177
2017£196£106£198£183
2018£221£155£201£180
2019£212£195£192£182
2020£237£169£200£213
2021£246£315£204£202
2022£269£212£244£198
2023£272£210£243£239
2024£280—£236£204
2025£293£173£255£249
2026£301£226£248£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hoole in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 5QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 5QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 20268, Dob Lane, Preston, PR4 5QLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£216,000
18 Dec 202517, Dob Lane, Preston, PR4 5QLDetachedFreehold£255,000
18 Sept 202538, Tristan Avenue, Preston, PR4 5GLSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
07 May 202534, Tristan Avenue, Preston, PR4 5GLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
11 Dec 202514, Gower Grove, Preston, PR4 5QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonLeasehold54 m²£165,000 (2021)
2A, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonFreehold52 m²£142,000 (2018)
3, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonFreehold91 m²£165,000 (2016)
4, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston-62 m²-
4A, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonLeasehold57 m²£170,000 (2021)
6, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonFreehold59 m²£160,000 (2018)
9, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonLeasehold149 m²£235,000 (2023)
10 Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, PrestonFreehold55 m²£175,000 (2023)
11 Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Little Hoole, Little HooleLeasehold78 m²£220,000 (2021)
13, Dob Lane, Walmer Bridge, Preston-69 m²-

Area insights for PR4 5QL

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Overview

Postcode PR4 5QL is located in an urban city, within the Hoole area of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Longton & Walmer Bridge area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £52,260 per year. The median sale price in Hoole is £242,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £328,000. The nearest station is Croston, about 3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Longton & Walmer Bridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,909 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Longton & Walmer Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £52,260 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from PR4 5QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Longton & Walmer Bridge near PR4 5QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Croston located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
861.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.81(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.25(-73%)
Public order
2.05(-80%)
Other theft
2.05(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.05(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
432
95.58%
Other White
10
2.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.66%
Indian
2
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.44%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
34.11%
Level 3 (A level)
77
19.9%
No qualifications
49
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.14%
Apprenticeship
36
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
42.25%
Owns with a mortgage
76
35.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
15.96%
Shared ownership
5
2.35%
Other social rented
4
1.88%
Total households: 213

Schools

In the PR4 5QL postcode area, located within Longton & Walmer Bridge, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 5QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLittle Hoole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR4 5QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 5QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar108 Liverpool Old Road, Preston, PR4 5GEWalking directions to Spar