42 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. 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 £124,919 , which equates to approximately £264 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jan 2025 for £122,500. Since then, the value has increased by £2,419, representing a 2.0% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £124,919 is:

  • 18.8% lower than the average property price on Melrose Street
  • 16.7% lower than the average in the LA1 3DL postcode area
  • and 46.3% lower 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 14 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£124,919
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£264
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Melrose Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3DL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Oct 2024.

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 16 Sep 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 28% 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
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 3DL

7 th / 28
Price Rank
17% lower than average
23 rd / 26
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
4 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 3DL , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th 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 23th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£124,919
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
3 Jan 2025
£122,500
Leasehold
+11.4 %
20 Dec 2010
£110,000
Leasehold
+34.1 %
6 Jul 2010
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 42 Melrose Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Jan 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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