2 Merlin Drive, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, CA28 8YE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 969 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 £219,867 , which equates to approximately £227 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Nov 2017 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,867, representing a 33.3% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £219,867 is:

  • 26.6% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 32.2% lower than the average in the CA28 8YE postcode area
  • and 21.6% higher than the average price for Whitehaven 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 11 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£219,867
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£227
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Merlin Drive, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Copeland, Cumbria, CA28 8YE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Nov 2014.

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 4 Apr 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CA28 8YE

30 th / 33
Price Rank
32% lower than average
23 rd / 24
Size Rank
46% smaller than average
5 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CA28 8YE , this house's estimated value ranks 30th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 24 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 23th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£219,867
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+33 %
20 Nov 2017
£165,000
Leasehold
+7.1 %
10 Jun 2013
£154,000
Leasehold
+21.3 %
9 Jul 2010
£127,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2012

Data Sources

The property at 2 Merlin Drive, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, CA28 8YE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Nov 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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