2 Birch Close, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 0RQ is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £73,306 , which equates to approximately £166 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2022 for £75,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,694, representing a 2.3% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £73,306 is:

  • 46.7% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 59.6% lower than the average in the LA13 0RQ postcode area
  • and 54.7% lower than the average price for Barrow-In-Furness 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 4 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£73,306
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£166
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 Birch Close, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Mar 2020.

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 19 Jun 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 127.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LA13 0RQ

13 th / 13
Price Rank
60% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£73,306
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
18 Mar 2022
£75,000
Leasehold
+29.3 %
10 Sep 2015
£58,000
Leasehold
+132 %
14 Feb 2000
£25,000
Leasehold
+19 %
18 Jun 1999
£21,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £82,500
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £75,950
sale date: 25 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 2 Birch Close, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 0RQ appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 4 Mar 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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