23 Grasmere Drive, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JP
About 23 Grasmere Drive
23 Grasmere Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 7JP). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include outbuildings.
It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 45.9% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 85.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemgas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
23 Grasmere Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
3applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£197,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£135,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 March 2007Most recent
£135,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 7JP: £132,000 (2021–2013).
Nearby sales in LA2 7JP
6 Grasmere Drive, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JP
Sold Dec 2021
£150,0003 Grasmere Drive, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JP
Sold Aug 2017
£130,0004 Grasmere Drive, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JP
Sold Dec 2014
£136,50015 Grasmere Drive, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JP
Sold Dec 2014
£132,00019 Grasmere Drive, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7JP
Sold Apr 2008
£110,000
Everything we know about 23 Grasmere Drive, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Grasmere Drive homes
23 Grasmere Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,484
Street avg £1,374
Floor Area
91 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
The Conservative Cl — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Bentham Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.7dB