What type of property is 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX?

8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX sell for?

8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX last sold for £175,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,000 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and October 2017, 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX rose from £72,000 to £175,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX?

8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 74% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CA10 1QX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX?

8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX located?

8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX sits in Culgaith, Penrith, Penrith. It falls within the CA10 postcode district in Cumbria.

How safe is the area around 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX?

Police records around 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX 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 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX?

The closest primary school to 8 Chestnut Close, CA10 1QX is Culgaith CofE School (303m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

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8 Chestnut Close, Culgaith, Penrith, CA10 1QX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chestnut Close

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

8 Chestnut Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Culgaith, Penrith, Penrith (CA10 1QX). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 41.1% above the 2017 sale price. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromE50toD67

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Feb 2022from Jun 2017

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

8%67%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2022from Feb 2022

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chestnut Close, Culgaith, Penrith, CA10 1QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chestnut Close 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.

8 Chestnut Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2017Most recent
£175,000
+143.1%over 15 years
21 April 2002
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA10 1QX: £279,995 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in CA10 1QX

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Chestnut Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,134

Street avg £2,087

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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 Penrith district page.

Full Penrith report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.3 km

Culgaith CofE 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 1QX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CA10 1QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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