20 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5LB is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,313 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 £613,851 , which equates to approximately £467 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2000 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £448,851, representing a 272.0% increase, or approximately 10.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £613,851 is:

  • 56.6% higher than the average property price on Spruce Avenue
  • 44.1% higher than the average in the LA1 5LB postcode area
  • and 164.7% higher than the average price for Lancaster 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 8 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£613,851
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£467
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Dec 2015.

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 E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 76.7%.

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 poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LA1 5LB

17 th / 63
Price Rank
44% higher than average
14 th / 45
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
6 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 5LB , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 63. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 45 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 14th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£613,851
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+272 %
28 Apr 2000
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1505 sq ft
sale price: £368,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1204 sq ft
sale price: £348,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2005

Data Sources

The property at 20 Spruce Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2000. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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