What type of property is Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX last sold for £148,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and May 2025, Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX rose from £70,000 to £148,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

The current EPC rating for Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA2 7HX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX heated?

The latest EPC at Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX 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 Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX located?

Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX sits in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in North Yorkshire.

How safe is the area around Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

Police records around Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX 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 Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

The closest primary school to Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX is Bentham Community Primary School (446m).

How well connected is Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX?

The closest bus stop to Ashbank Bungalow, LA2 7HX is Duke Street, 234m away. The nearest rail option is Bentham Rail Station, 338m away.

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Ashbank Bungalow, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7HX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Ashbank Bungalow

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

Ashbank Bungalow is a semi-detached house in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

A recent sale: £148,000 in May 2025. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 66.7% 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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Feb 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2013

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Apr 2012

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ashbank Bungalow, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ashbank Bungalow has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Ashbank Bungalow has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£148,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2025Most recent
£148,000
+111.4%over 12 years
8 October 2012
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 7HX: £227,500 (2025–2018).

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Duke Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bentham Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA2 7HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 7HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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Everything within walking distance

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

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