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12 Rectory Gardens, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0ED

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Rectory Gardens

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

12 Rectory Gardens is a detached house in Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 0ED). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £351,000 sits 192.5% above the 2002 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 42.8% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Rectory Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE41toC72
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Rectory Gardens, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Rectory Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Rectory Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Rectory Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Rectory Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£968

Street avg £1,855

Strongly below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rectory Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 LA2 0ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LA2 0ED

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 0ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 26 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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