49C Whitburn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8HL is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £63,647 , which equates to approximately £144 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2018 for £53,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,647, representing a 20.1% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £63,647 is:

  • 23.6% lower than the average property price on Whitburn
  • 9.6% lower than the average in the WN8 8HL postcode area
  • and 66.7% lower than the average price for Skelmersdale 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 8 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£63,647
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£144
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

49C Whitburn, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 8HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jul 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 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, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 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 WN8 8HL

16 th / 18
Price Rank
10% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
45% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN8 8HL , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 18. 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 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£63,647
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
19 Dec 2018
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £58,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2023
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £36,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 49C Whitburn, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, Lancashire, WN8 8HL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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