2 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,948 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £489,317 , which equates to approximately £251 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Apr 2011 for £320,500. Since then, the value has increased by £168,817, representing a 52.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £489,317 is:

  • 24.8% higher than the average property price on Spruce Avenue
  • 14.8% higher than the average in the LA1 5LB postcode area
  • and 111.0% higher 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 15 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1948 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£489,317
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£251
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Mar 2022.

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 property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to average thermal transmittance 0.15 w/m-¦k, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.37 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.36 W/m-¦K
Average
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.37 W/m-¦K
Good
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 5LB

5 th / 63
Price Rank
15% higher than average
3 rd / 45
Size Rank
43% bigger than average
21 st / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 5LB , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 45 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£489,317
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
12 Apr 2011
£320,500
Leasehold
+83.1 %
13 Nov 2000
£175,000
Leasehold
-7.9 %
22 Jun 1999
£189,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2006
rooms: 9
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2000

Data Sources

The property at 2 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Apr 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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