When did 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL last change hands?

8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL last sold for £279,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £128,000 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and May 2025, 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL rose from £128,000 to £279,000, a change of £151,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL?

8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL located?

8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL sits in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL?

Police records around 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL 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 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL?

The closest primary school to 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL is Bentham Community Primary School (741m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Lakeber Close, LA2 7JL is Butts Lane Top, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Bentham Rail Station, 503m away.

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8 Lakeber Close, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JL

Solar panels1 planning record

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Lakeber Close

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

8 Lakeber Close is a two-bedroom property in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 7JL). It has council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £279,000 — fresh data. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lakeber Close, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2005
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear aspect extension.
Council
NCA
Reference
08/2005/5849
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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.

8 Lakeber Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Last sold (2025)

£279,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

15 May 2025Most recent
£279,000
+118.0%over 21 years
5 August 2003
£128,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in LA2 7JL: £264,500 (2020–2006).

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Butts Lane Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bentham Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 7JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

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