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42 Hornby Bank, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8LQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Hornby Bank

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

42 Hornby Bank is a semi-detached house in Hornby, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 8LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 54.8% per year. Last sale on file: £330,000 in July 2023.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Sept 2008
EPC improved fromE49toD68
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Aug 2011
Low Energy Lighting
38%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Hornby Bank, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Hornby Bank has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 42 Hornby Bank has grown more than fourfold since the 2008 starting point.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 54.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£330,000

Growth on file: 54.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 July 2023Most recent

    £330,000

    +68650.0%over 14 years

  2. 31 July 2008

    £480

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 8LQ: £335,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Hornby Bank homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Hornby Bank is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,538

Street avg £2,676

Above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

1 Dovenanter Cottage, Clapham

LA2 8HB

£350k

1 Home Farm Close, Wray

LA2 8RG

4 bed
£332k

1 Hall Close, Austwick

LA2 8BX

£360k

1 Keasden Heights, Clapham

LA2 8HE

£317k

1 Ingleborough View, Hornby

LA2 8JN

3 bed1 bath
£370k

1 East View, Newby, Clapham

LA2 8HU

3 bed
£379k

1 Cross Cottage, Austwick

LA2 8BG

2 bed
£306k

1 Gildersbank, Clapham

LA2 8EG

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

0.1 km

Swimming Pool — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA2 8LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LA2 8LQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 8LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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