278 Valley Drive, Kendal, LA9 7SL is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 780 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £282,955 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2013 for £189,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,955, representing a 49.7% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £282,955 is:

  • 11.4% lower than the average property price on Valley Drive
  • 17.0% lower than the average in the LA9 7SL postcode area
  • and 3.0% lower than the average price for Kendal 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 9 December 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
780 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£282,955
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

278 Valley Drive, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA9 7SL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Dec 2011.

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 29 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 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, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (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 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LA9 7SL

19 th / 31
Price Rank
17% lower than average
16 th / 18
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA9 7SL , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 18 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 16th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£282,955
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
20 Feb 2013
£189,000
Leasehold
+67.3 %
17 Jun 2002
£113,000
Leasehold
+46.3 %
5 Sep 1997
£77,250
Leasehold
+0.3 %
26 Jul 1996
£77,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 824 sq ft
sale price: £269,200
sale date: 4 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2017
rooms: 4
size: 803 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2011
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 278 Valley Drive, Kendal, LA9 7SL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Dec 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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