What type of property is Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX?

Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX is a detached house.

What did Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX sell for?

Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX last sold for £482,500 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX have?

The current EPC rating for Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX?

Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CA10 3RX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX heated?

The latest EPC at Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX had any planning applications?

Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX?

Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX is in council tax band E.

Where is Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX located?

Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX sits in Orton, Penrith, Penrith. It falls within the CA10 postcode district in Cumbria.

What is crime like near Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX?

Police records around Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX 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 Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX?

The closest primary school to Low Fold Barn, CA10 3RX is Orton CofE School (186m).

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Low Fold Barn, Orton, Penrith, CA10 3RX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Low Fold Barn

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

Low Fold Barn is a detached house in Orton, Penrith, Penrith (CA10 3RX). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 is 44.2% below the 2024 sale of £482,500, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£547/sq ft) was about 169% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £482,500 in May 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.

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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 3)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2022from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromC77toE49

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Low Fold Barn, Orton, Penrith, CA10 3RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Low Fold Barn, Orton, Penrith, CA10 3RX

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Jul 2010
Amendment
Outcome in report
Non-material amendment to 07/0898 comprising of reductions in size of garage; change position of window, change of finish to lime pointing and new roof light.
Reference
10/0530
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£482,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 May 2024Most recent
£482,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA10 3RX: £299,995 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in CA10 3RX

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Low Fold Barn stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,884

Street avg £2,230

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Orton CofE School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CA10 3RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CA10 3RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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