2 Bentham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4JX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,216 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 £313,258 , which equates to approximately £258 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 1996 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £243,258, representing a 347.5% increase, or approximately 11.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £313,258 is:

  • 8.8% higher than the average property price on Bentham Road
  • 5.8% higher than the average in the LA1 4JX postcode area
  • and 35.1% higher than the average price for Lancaster as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£313,258
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£258
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Bentham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2024.

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 13 Jan 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 4JX

5 th / 17
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 13
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 4JX , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£313,258
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+348 %
12 Jan 1996
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £197,800
sale date: 5 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at 2 Bentham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4JX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Jan 1996. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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