5 Wensley Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2JA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £175,148 , which equates to approximately £209 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Feb 2021 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,148, representing a 16.8% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £175,148 is:

  • 3.2% higher than the average property price on Wensley Drive
  • 1.9% lower than the average in the LA1 2JA postcode area
  • and 24.5% lower 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 12 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£175,148
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£209
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Wensley Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Nov 2013.

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 13 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 2JA

19 th / 31
Price Rank
2% lower than average
5 th / 18
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 2JA , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 5th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£175,148
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
26 Feb 2021
£150,000
Leasehold
+14.5 %
6 Jun 2017
£131,000
Leasehold
+23 %
16 Nov 2012
£106,500
Leasehold
+8.7 %
4 Jul 2005
£98,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £151,500
sale date: 7 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Wensley Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2JA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Feb 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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