8 Prospect Avenue, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9AB is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 739 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £140,619 , which equates to approximately £189 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Aug 2013 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,619, representing a 22.3% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £140,619 is:

  • 3.7% lower than the average property price on Prospect Avenue
  • 25.0% lower than the average in the LA13 9AB postcode area
  • and 15.0% lower than the average price for Barrow-In-Furness 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 February 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
739 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£140,619
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£189
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Prospect Avenue, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9AB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2012.

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 30 Sep 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LA13 9AB

11 th / 24
Price Rank
25% lower than average
10 th / 19
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
11 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LA13 9AB , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£140,619
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
5 Aug 2013
£115,000
Leasehold
+43.8 %
11 Jul 2011
£80,000
Leasehold
+128.6 %
9 Dec 1998
£35,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
30 May 1997
£30,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2015
rooms: 3
size: 637 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2010
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2009
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 8 Prospect Avenue, Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9AB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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