When did 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE last change hands?

8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE last sold for £160,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £61,300 in December 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE?

Across 3 sales between December 2004 and November 2023, 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE rose from £61,300 to £160,000, a change of £98,700. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE have?

8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE?

8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE 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.

Which area is 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE in?

8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE sits in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district.

Is 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE 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.

What schools are near 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE?

The closest primary school to 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE is Bentham Community Primary School (781m).

What transport links are near 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, LA2 7LE is Robin Lane Bottom, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Bentham Rail Station, 291m away.

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8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7LE

3 sales on record1 planning record

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Band A

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About 8 Oak Cottages

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8 Oak Cottages is a property in Bentham, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 7LE). It has council tax band A.

One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2004. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £160,000.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oak Cottages, Mount Pleasant, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2004
Change of UseAmendment
In report
Change of use from watch makers workshop to residential dwelling.
Council
NCA
Reference
08/2004/4787
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Last sold (2023)

£160,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2023Most recent
£160,000
+20.8%over 1 year
3 November 2022
£132,500
+116.2%over 17 years
3 December 2004
£61,300

Median price across the last 4 sales in LA2 7LE: £125,000 (2020–2001).

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Robin Lane Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bentham Community Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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44.7dB

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