5 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YS is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £389,865 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jun 2023 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,865, representing a 2.6% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £389,865 is:

  • 54.7% higher than the average property price on Castle Hill
  • 24.2% higher than the average in the LA1 1YS postcode area
  • and 68.1% 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 11 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£389,865
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2022.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Oct 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, 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 all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LA1 1YS

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
24% higher than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
2 nd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 1YS , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 6 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 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£389,865
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
26 Jun 2023
£380,000
Leasehold
+20.6 %
7 Jun 2017
£315,000
Leasehold
+43.2 %
30 Jan 2015
£220,000
Leasehold
-8.3 %
23 Oct 2009
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

9B Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YS
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £25,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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