What kind of home is Willow Barn, LA2 8LU?

Willow Barn, LA2 8LU is a detached house.

What did Willow Barn, LA2 8LU sell for?

Willow Barn, LA2 8LU last sold for £545,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Willow Barn, LA2 8LU have?

The current EPC rating for Willow Barn, LA2 8LU is F with a score of 23 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Willow Barn, LA2 8LU?

Willow Barn, LA2 8LU has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA2 8LU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Willow Barn, LA2 8LU use?

The latest EPC at Willow Barn, LA2 8LU records lpg as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Willow Barn, LA2 8LU?

Willow Barn, LA2 8LU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Willow Barn, LA2 8LU?

Willow Barn, LA2 8LU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Willow Barn, LA2 8LU in?

Willow Barn, LA2 8LU sits in Aughton, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is Willow Barn, LA2 8LU in a safe area?

Police records around Willow Barn, LA2 8LU 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 Willow Barn, LA2 8LU?

The closest primary school to Willow Barn, LA2 8LU is Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to Willow Barn, LA2 8LU?

The closest bus stop to Willow Barn, LA2 8LU is High Snab, 1.3km away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Willow Barn, Aughton, Lancaster, LA2 8LU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 23

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Willow Barn

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

Willow Barn is a detached house in Aughton, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 8LU). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows an F (score 23), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2012); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 58), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2021. Past consents include a loft conversion and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £691,000 is 26.8% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 42.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in August 2012.

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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.

Willow Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

F23

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from May 2012

EPC improved fromD64toF23

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

3%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Willow Barn, Aughton, Lancaster, LA2 8LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2021
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of existing loft space above garage to create ancillary accommodation including the installation of 3x roof lights
Agent
CNP Associates Limited
Garage Conversion
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/00154/FUL
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What's in Willow Barn, Aughton, Lancaster, LA2 8LU's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Willow Barn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£691,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£545,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 August 2012Most recent
£545,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 8LU: £575,000 (2024–2017).

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Willow Barn runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,169

Street avg £2,407

Strongly above

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 10.7 t/year

On par

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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

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

1.3 km

High Snab — bus stop.

Closest school

3.0 km

Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 8LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 17 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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