42 Wentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 3RJ is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,496 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £330,450 , which equates to approximately £221 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2003 for £159,950. Since then, the value has increased by £170,500, representing a 106.6% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £330,450 is:

  • 13.0% lower than the average property price on Wentworth Drive
  • 18.1% lower than the average in the LA1 3RJ postcode area
  • and 42.5% higher than the average price for Lancaster 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 17 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£330,450
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£221
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Wentworth Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jan 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 15 Sep 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.2%.

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 system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 3RJ

28 th / 34
Price Rank
18% lower than average
9 th / 27
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
22 nd / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 3RJ , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 27 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 9th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£330,450
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+107 %
24 Oct 2003
£159,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1686 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1371 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1376 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2011

Data Sources

The property at 42 Wentworth Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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