16 Wensley Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £187,595 , which equates to approximately £256 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2013 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,595, representing a 50.1% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £187,595 is:

  • 10.5% higher than the average property price on Wensley Drive
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the LA1 2JA postcode area
  • and 19.1% 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 15 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£187,595
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£256
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Wensley Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 May 2025.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Jul 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 10.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 2JA

5 th / 31
Price Rank
5% higher than average
17 th / 18
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 2JA , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 18 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 17th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£187,595
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
30 Oct 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
+5 %
9 Dec 2005
£119,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £151,500
sale date: 7 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 16 Wensley Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2JA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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