What type of property is 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB last sold for £265,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £53,000 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 1995 and February 2025, 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB rose from £53,000 to £265,000, a change of £212,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LA2 9PB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB have?

5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB located?

5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB sits in Brookhouse, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

Police records around 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB 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.

Which schools serve 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

The closest primary school to 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB is Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School (302m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sycamore Road, LA2 9PB is Black Bull, 135m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Sycamore Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2 9PB

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Sycamore Road

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

5 Sycamore Road is a semi-detached house in Brookhouse, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 9PB). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2023. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

A recent sale: £265,000 in February 2025. At 89 m² it's 15.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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Valuation

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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 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Dec 2023

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sycamore Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2 9PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2003
Advertising
In report
Erection of internally illuminated shop sign and projecting sign
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
03/00015/ADV
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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.

Latest sale on 5 Sycamore Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£265,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2025Most recent
£265,000
+71.0%over 9 months
16 May 2024
£155,000
+5.4%over 19 years
27 May 2004
£147,000
+177.4%over 8 years
30 July 1995
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 9PB: £220,000 (2024–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Sycamore Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Sycamore Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,978

Street avg £2,163

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Black Bull — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 9PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 24 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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