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

Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY last sold for £970,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in May 2007, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2007 and December 2019, Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY rose from £150,000 to £970,000, a change of £820,000. That works out to roughly +15.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Which area is Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY in?

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

How safe is the area around Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

Police records around Wheatlands Cottage, 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.

What schools are near Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

The closest primary school to Wheatlands Cottage, 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).

What transport links are near Wheatlands Cottage, Old College Lane, LA23 1BY?

The closest rail stop to Wheatlands Cottage, 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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About Wheatlands Cottage

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Wheatlands Cottage is a property in Windermere (LA23 1BY).

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year. Last sale on file: £970,000 in December 2019.

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Energy

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on Wheatlands Cottage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2019)

£970,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2019Most recent
£970,000
+546.7%over 12 years
6 May 2007
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA23 1BY: £440,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

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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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