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8 Beech Grove, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NU

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 8 Beech Grove

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

8 Beech Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Houghton, Carlisle, Carlisle (CA3 0NU). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 105 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 17.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 35.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £220,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Dec 2008
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowFreeholdEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Beech Grove, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 8 Beech Grove was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 8 Beech Grove, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NU

1 live now
2decisions1extensions23documents
  1. Oct 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection Of Single Storey Side And Rear Extension To Provide Additional Living Accommodation; Erection Of Front And Rear Dormers To Roof To Provide 1no. Additional Bedroom At First Floor Level

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    24/0543
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Beech Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 November 2023Most recent

    £220,000

    +83.3%over 10 years
  2. 26 November 2012

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CA3 0NU: £153,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Beech Grove homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Beech Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,095

Street avg £1,738

Above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Beech Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

A planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Carlisle district page.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.1 km

Houghton CofE School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 CA3 0NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CA3 0NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CA3 0NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Beech Grove, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0NU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.