1 Benson Green, Kendal, LA9 4RG is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,378 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £272,247 , which equates to approximately £198 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Apr 2015 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £82,247, representing a 43.3% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £272,247 is:

  • 8.6% higher than the average property price on Benson Green
  • 5.8% higher than the average in the LA9 4RG postcode area
  • and 5.4% lower than the average price for Kendal as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 November 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£272,247
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£198
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Benson Green, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA9 4RG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Nov 2019.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Aug 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 87.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA9 4RG

8 th / 10
Price Rank
6% higher than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA9 4RG , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£272,247
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
17 Apr 2015
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £120,500
sale date: 22 Mar 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 30 May 2018
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 4 Nov 1999
rooms: 4
size: 902 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 4 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 1 Benson Green, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA9 4RG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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