16 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,227 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 £664,563 , which equates to approximately £542 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2000 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £484,563, representing a 269.2% increase, or approximately 10.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £664,563 is:

  • 69.5% higher than the average property price on Spruce Avenue
  • 56.0% higher than the average in the LA1 5LB postcode area
  • and 186.5% higher 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 24 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£664,563
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£542
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2016.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jul 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 5LB

13 th / 63
Price Rank
56% higher than average
22 nd / 45
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
1 st / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
73% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 5LB , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 45 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£664,563
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+269 %
21 Jul 2000
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1204 sq ft
sale price: £348,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £287,500
sale date: 6 Apr 2005
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2000

Data Sources

The property at 16 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2000. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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