What type of property is 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB?

1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB is a semi-detached house.

When did 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB last change hands?

1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB last sold for £225,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and August 2019, 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB rose from £140,000 to £225,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB?

1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA2 8SB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB heated?

The latest EPC at 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB located?

1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB sits in Hornby, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB 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 is the nearest station to 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Castle Park, LA2 8SB is St Margarets CEPS, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Castle Park, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a semi-detached house in Hornby, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 8SB). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. At 69 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (69–199 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a C (score 71). The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 is 12% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 109% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £225,000.

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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.

1b's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 May 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Castle Park, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

18 August 2019Most recent
£225,000
+60.7%over 8 years
14 July 2011
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 8SB: £249,000 (2017–2013).

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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

0.1 km

St Margarets CEPS — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 8SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

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

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