178 Vicarage Drive, Kendal, LA9 5BS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £291,753 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 2023 for £281,750. Since then, the value has increased by £10,003, representing a 3.6% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £291,753 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Vicarage Drive
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the LA9 5BS postcode area
  • and 1.4% higher 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 15 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£291,753
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 Vicarage Drive, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA9 5BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 2023.

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 partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Feb 2020, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor 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
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA9 5BS

14 th / 30
Price Rank
1% higher than average
6 th / 23
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
15 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA9 5BS , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£291,753
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
10 May 2023
£281,750
Leasehold
+8 %
25 Sep 2020
£261,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £278,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £169,995
sale date: 31 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 178 Vicarage Drive, Kendal, LA9 5BS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 May 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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