What kind of home is 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX last change hands?

1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX last sold for £108,000 in December 2009, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA2 9RX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX has council approval for rear extension granted in January 2013 under ref. 12/01060/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX in?

1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX sits in Caton, Lancaster, Lancaster. It falls within the LA2 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

Police records around 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX 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 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

The closest primary school to 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX is Caton Primary School (735m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ashcroft Close, LA2 9RX is Station Hotel, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ashcroft Close, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9RX

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Ashcroft Close

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

1 Ashcroft Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Caton, Lancaster, Lancaster (LA2 9RX). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since December 2009, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 81.5% above the 2009 sale of £108,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ashcroft Close, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ashcroft Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Jan 2013
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of conservatory to rear of property
Extension
Reference
12/01060/FUL
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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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£108,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 December 2009Most recent
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA2 9RX: £171,250 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in LA2 9RX

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On the street

Versus other Ashcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Ashcroft Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,160

Street avg £2,498

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Station Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Caton Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA2 9RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

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

FAQ

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