What type of property is 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL last change hands?

4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL last sold for £435,000 in December 2010, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2010 under ref. 10/00280/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL located?

4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL sits in Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

Police records around 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Other theft makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

The closest primary school to 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL is Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, LA2 0EL is Sand Villa Cottage, 689m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Braides Farm, Sandside, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Braides Farm

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

4 Braides Farm is a semi-detached house in Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 0EL). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

It hasn't traded since December 2010, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £583,000 is 34% above the 2010 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromC77toD60

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Braides Farm has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

May 2010
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey garden room extension to the rear
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
10/00280/FUL
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What's in 4 Braides Farm, Sandside, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EL's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Braides Farm valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£583,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£435,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 December 2010Most recent
£435,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 0EL: £341,005 (2022–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Sandside homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 4 Braides Farm runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,979

Street avg £2,326

Strongly above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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 Lancaster district page.

Full Lancaster report

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

0.7 km

Sand Villa Cottage — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA2 0EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 0EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 17 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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