3 Birch Drive, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0SE is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,389 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 £307,646 , which equates to approximately £222 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2020 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,646, representing a 23.1% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £307,646 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Birch Drive
  • 20.4% lower than the average in the LA5 0SE postcode area
  • and 35.0% higher than the average price for Carnforth 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 26 March 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£307,646
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£222
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Birch Drive, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA5 0SE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2022.

This property uses dual-fuel room heaters, burning both mineral fuel and wood, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jan 2018, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • 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 lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA5 0SE

11 th / 14
Price Rank
20% lower than average
3 rd / 5
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
4 th / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA5 0SE , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 5 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£307,646
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
6 Nov 2020
£250,000
Leasehold
+166 %
4 Feb 2000
£94,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £408,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £292,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2019
rooms: 4
size: 995 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2015

Data Sources

The property at 3 Birch Drive, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0SE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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