20 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 474 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 £194,204 , which equates to approximately £410 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 2003 for £70,500. Since then, the value has increased by £123,704, representing a 175.5% increase, or approximately 7.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £194,204 is:

  • 26.3% higher than the average property price on Melrose Street
  • 29.5% higher than the average in the LA1 3DL postcode area
  • and 16.6% lower than the average price for Lancaster as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 March 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£194,204
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£410
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Melrose Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3DL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2023.

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 Aug 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • 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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 3DL

2 nd / 28
Price Rank
29% higher than average
21 st / 26
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
1 st / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 3DL , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 26 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 21th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£194,204
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+175 %
16 May 2003
£70,500
Leasehold
+101.4 %
30 Jun 1998
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

8 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
34 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2025
42 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 3 Jan 2025
10 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2024
38 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 20 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 May 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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