What kind of home is 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW?

1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW sell for?

1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW last sold for £160,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and May 2019, 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW rose from £80,000 to £160,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +12.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW?

1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW?

1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW in?

1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW sits in Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Penrith. It falls within the CA10 postcode district in Cumbria.

Is 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW 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.

What schools are near 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW?

The closest primary school to 1 Townhead Cottages, CA10 1XW is Kirkby Thore School (762m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

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1 Townhead Cottages, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1XW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Townhead Cottages

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

1 Townhead Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Penrith (CA10 1XW). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 30% above the 2019 sale price. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Sold May 2019 for £160,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Summer houseYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromE41toD56

Main Fuel

DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Townhead Cottages, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1XW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Townhead Cottages 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£160,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2019Most recent
£160,000
+100.0%over 5 years
5 June 2013
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA10 1XW: £175,000 (2022–2003).

Nearby sales in CA10 1XW

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Comparables

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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

0.8 km

Kirkby Thore School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CA10 1XW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

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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