What kind of home is 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD sell for?

3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD last sold for £133,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £540,000 in January 2020, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2020 and June 2023, 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD fell from £540,000 to £133,000, a change of £407,000. That works out to roughly -33.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

The current EPC rating for 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LA22 0BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD in?

3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD sits in Ambleside. It falls within the LA22 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

Police records around 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

The closest primary school to 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD is Ambleside CofE Primary School (330m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD?

The closest ferry stop to 3 Lower Gale, LA22 0BD is Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing, 1.2km away.

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3 Lower Gale, Ambleside, LA22 0BD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Lower Gale

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

3 Lower Gale is a mid-terrace house in Ambleside (LA22 0BD). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2020–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -33.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £474,000 sits 256.4% above the 2023 sale of £133,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 49.8% below the postcode norm. Sold June 2023 for £133,000.

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Risks

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromE51toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lower Gale, Ambleside, LA22 0BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Lower Gale has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

3 Lower Gale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£474,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -33.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£133,000

Growth on file: -33.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 June 2023Most recent
£133,000
-75.4%over 3 years
10 January 2020
£540,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA22 0BD: £555,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in LA22 0BD

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On the street

Versus other Lower Gale homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Lower Gale stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,147

Street avg £4,194

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 184 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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 Ambleside district page.

Full Ambleside report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ambleside CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA22 0BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA22 0BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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