18 Sylvester Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DG is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £169,707 , which equates to approximately £272 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2015 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,707, representing a 47.6% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,707 is:

  • 3.2% higher than the average property price on Sylvester Street
  • 1.6% higher than the average in the LA1 5DG postcode area
  • and 27.1% lower than the average price for Lancaster 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 17 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£169,707
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£272
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Sylvester Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Sep 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 from main heating system. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Mar 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LA1 5DG

11 th / 21
Price Rank
2% higher than average
13 th / 19
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
10 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 5DG , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,707
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
7 Aug 2015
£115,000
Leasehold
+310.7 %
29 Oct 1999
£28,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £139,950
sale date: 1 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2022
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £128,500
sale date: 16 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 18 Sylvester Street, Lancaster, LA1 5DG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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