8 Church Hill, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8NE is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,464 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 £262,045 , which equates to approximately £179 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Dec 2022 for £247,500. Since then, the value has increased by £14,545, representing a 5.9% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,045 is:

  • 18.3% lower than the average property price on Church Hill
  • 17.1% lower than the average in the CA28 8NE postcode area
  • and 44.9% higher than the average price for Whitehaven 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 20 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,045
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£179
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Church Hill, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumberland, Cumbria, CA28 8NE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2025.

This property uses a mains gas boiler with both radiators and underfloor heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Dec 2021, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 196.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CA28 8NE

9 th / 10
Price Rank
17% lower than average
5 th / 6
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
5 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CA28 8NE , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 6 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 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,045
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
1 Dec 2022
£247,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Church Hill, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumberland, Cumbria, CA28 8NE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Dec 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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