20 Bower Street, Carlisle, CA2 7DG
About 20 Bower Street
20 Bower Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Carlisle (CA2 7DG). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
Held since April 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 164.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 164.3% above the 2003 sale of £42,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£62/sq ft) was about 25.4% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
20 Bower Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
20 Bower Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£111,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 164.1% per year over 1 year.
£42,000
Growth on file: 164.1% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
16 April 2003Most recent
£42,000
+223.1%over 1 year30 January 2002
£13,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CA2 7DG: £85,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Bower Street homes
EPC Rating for 20 Bower Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£667
Street avg £953
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.7 km
Carlisle Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Newtown Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB







