8 West Drive, Lancaster, LA1 5BY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 775 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 £198,688 , which equates to approximately £256 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2021 for £179,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,688, representing a 11.0% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £198,688 is:

  • 11.7% higher than the average property price on West Drive
  • 8.5% higher than the average in the LA1 5BY postcode area
  • and 14.3% 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 17 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£198,688
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£256
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 West Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Oct 2019.

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 11 Sep 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LA1 5BY

9 th / 26
Price Rank
8% higher than average
16 th / 20
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 5BY , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 20 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 16th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£198,688
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
8 Oct 2021
£179,000
Leasehold
+11.9 %
6 Dec 2019
£160,000
Leasehold
+28 %
14 Aug 2015
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £201,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £184,950
sale date: 9 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 8 West Drive, Lancaster, LA1 5BY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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