What type of property is Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY is a semi-detached house.

When did Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY last change hands?

Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY last sold for £380,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

The current EPC rating for Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LA23 1BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY heated?

The latest EPC at Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY is in council tax band D.

Where is Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY located?

Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY sits in Windermere. It falls within the LA23 postcode district in Cumbria.

Is Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY in a safe area?

Police records around Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (64% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

The closest primary school to Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY is St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School (554m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lakes School (1.8km).

How well connected is Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

The closest rail stop to Merlewood, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY is Windermere Rail Station, 376m away. The nearest ferry option is Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal, 1.2km away.

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Merlewood, Old College Lane, Windermere, LA23 1BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Merlewood

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

Merlewood is a semi-detached house in Windermere (LA23 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £438,000 is 15.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 25.9% below the postcode norm. Sold April 2023 for £380,000.

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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 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD60toE52

Low Energy Lighting

39%59%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromE52toC78

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Merlewood, Old College Lane, Windermere, LA23 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Merlewood 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.

Current estimate

£438,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£380,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 April 2023Most recent
£380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA23 1BY: £440,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LA23 1BY

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On the street

Versus other Old College Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Merlewood is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,140

Street avg £5,140

On par

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 170 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Birch Street

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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 Windermere district page.

Full Windermere report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Windermere Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA23 1BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA23 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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