What type of property is 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE last change hands?

38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE last sold for £50,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £27,500 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2003 and August 2024, 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE rose from £27,500 to £50,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

The current EPC rating for 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE 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 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE located?

38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE sits in Carlisle. It falls within the CA2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

Police records around 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE show an average of 260 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

The closest primary school to 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE is St Bede's Catholic Primary School (230m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Richard Rose Morton Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE?

The closest rail stop to 38 Borrowdale Gardens, CA2 5RE is Carlisle Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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38 Borrowdale Gardens, Carlisle, CA2 5RE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Borrowdale Gardens

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

38 Borrowdale Gardens is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Carlisle (CA2 5RE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 15th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 36 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 106% above the 2024 sale of £50,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£103/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £50,000 in August 2024.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2011

Low Energy Lighting

83%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2024from May 2014

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Borrowdale Gardens, Carlisle, CA2 5RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Borrowdale Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

38 Borrowdale Gardens's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2003).

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£50,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2024Most recent
£50,000
+42.9%over 10 years
4 September 2013
£35,000
+27.3%over 10 years
3 April 2003
£27,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA2 5RE: £52,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in CA2 5RE

On the street

Versus other Borrowdale Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Borrowdale Gardens is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,111

Street avg £1,011

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

260/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.6 km

Carlisle Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CA2 5RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CA2 5RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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