55 Brakeside Gardens, Whitehaven, CA28 9PP is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £51,117 , which equates to approximately £97 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 May 2015 for £40,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,117, representing a 27.8% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £51,117 is:

  • 32.9% lower than the average property price on Brakeside Gardens
  • 26.2% lower than the average in the CA28 9PP postcode area
  • and 71.7% lower than the average price for Whitehaven as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 27 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£51,117
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£97
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

55 Brakeside Gardens, Whitehaven, Copeland, Cumbria, CA28 9PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Feb 2025.

This property uses electric room 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 22 Sep 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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 lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CA28 9PP

38 th / 39
Price Rank
26% lower than average
19 th / 34
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
32 nd / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CA28 9PP , this flat's estimated value ranks 38th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 34 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 19th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£51,117
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
22 May 2015
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £44,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £42,500
sale date: 16 May 2014
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £42,500
sale date: 16 May 2014
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2005
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £10,000
sale date: 21 Dec 1995

Data Sources

The property at 55 Brakeside Gardens, Whitehaven, Copeland, Cumbria, CA28 9PP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 May 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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