What kind of home is 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS last sold for £58,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,500 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and October 2019, 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS rose from £50,500 to £58,000, a change of £7,500. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 59 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CA1 2HS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS in?

5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS sits in Carlisle. It falls within the CA1 postcode district.

Is 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (204% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

The closest primary school to 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS is Brook Street Primary School (157m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Richard Rose Central Academy (656m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS?

The closest rail stop to 5 Howe Street, CA1 2HS is Carlisle Rail Station, 634m away.

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5 Howe Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Howe Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Howe Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Carlisle (CA1 2HS). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 77.6% above the 2019 sale of £58,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£91/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold October 2019 for £58,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD61

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Feb 2025from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Howe Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Howe Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Howe Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£58,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2019Most recent
£58,000
+14.9%over 5 years
11 November 2013
£50,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA1 2HS: £98,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CA1 2HS

On the street

Versus other Howe Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Howe Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£983

Street avg £958

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Carlisle district page.

Full Carlisle report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Carlisle Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Brook Street Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CA1 2HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CA1 2HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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