1 Melbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 3QB is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £180,067 , which equates to approximately £209 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2003 for £76,000. Since then, the value has increased by £104,067, representing a 136.9% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £180,067 is:

  • 18.5% higher than the average property price on Melbourne Road
  • 16.9% higher than the average in the LA1 3QB postcode area
  • and 22.4% lower than the average price for Lancaster as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 19 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£180,067
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£209
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Melbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided by a gas boiler or circulator, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Oct 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 23.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LA1 3QB

2 nd / 20
Price Rank
17% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
10 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 3QB , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£180,067
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+137 %
29 Aug 2003
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

13 Melbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 3QB
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £81,250
sale date: 18 Sep 2009
8 Melbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 3QB
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2008

Data Sources

The property at 1 Melbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3QB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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