What type of property is Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

The current EPC rating for Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CA10 1AQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ heated?

The latest EPC at Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ 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.

Where is Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ located?

Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ sits in Lazonby, Penrith, Penrith. It falls within the CA10 postcode district in Cumbria.

How safe is the area around Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

Police records around Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (36% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

The closest primary school to Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ is Lazonby C of E Primary School (499m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ?

The closest rail stop to Library Cottage, CA10 1AQ is Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station, 231m away.

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Library Cottage, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1AQ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Library Cottage

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

Library Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Lazonby, Penrith, Penrith (CA10 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Library Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 September 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromF33toE42

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Library Cottage, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Library Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Library Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA10 1AQ: £255,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in CA10 1AQ

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Library Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

42 (E)

Street avg 52 (E)

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.4 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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 Penrith district page.

Full Penrith report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lazonby C of E Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CA10 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CA10 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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