What kind of home is Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB?

Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB is a semi-detached house.

When did Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB last change hands?

Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB last sold for £525,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £365,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and January 2023, Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB rose from £365,000 to £525,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB have?

The current EPC rating for Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB?

Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA2 9NB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB use?

The latest EPC at Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB?

Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB has council approval for an extension granted in May 2005 under ref. 05/00425/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB?

Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB 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 Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB in?

Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB sits in Caton, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB in a safe area?

Police records around Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB 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 Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB?

The closest primary school to Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB is Caton Primary School (422m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB?

The closest bus stop to Forge Mill House, LA2 9NB is Gresgarth Home Farm, 185m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Forge Mill House, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9NB

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Forge Mill House

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

Forge Mill House is a semi-detached house in Caton, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 9NB). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 100), a 3-band jump.

6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 140.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 148 m² it's 15.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (176 m² median across 7 EPCs). Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £525,000.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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.

Forge Mill House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD66

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Forge Mill House, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Forge Mill House has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Feb 2019
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Coppice work to various trees
Agent
Bowland Tree Services
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
19/0024/TPO
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Mar 2014
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Various works to trees
Agent
Bowland Trees
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
14/0022/TPO
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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.

Forge Mill House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£525,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

5 January 2023Most recent
£525,000
+43.8%over 10 years
19 June 2012
£365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 9NB: £425,000 (2022–2013).

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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.

Price per m² for Forge Mill House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,547

Street avg £2,610

Strongly above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 161 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 6.9 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

0.2 km

Gresgarth Home Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Caton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA2 9NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 9NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 31 points of interest in total.

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