What kind of home is 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

The current EPC rating for 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (1,938 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE use?

The latest EPC at 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to September 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE in?

1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE sits in Windermere. It falls within the LA23 postcode district in Cumbria.

How safe is the area around 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

Police records around 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE 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 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

The closest primary school to 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere (803m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lakes School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE?

The closest rail stop to 1 3, Low Birthwaite, LA23 1DE is Windermere Rail Station, 516m away. The nearest ferry option is Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal, 1.2km away.

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1 3, Low Birthwaite, Windermere, LA23 1DE

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

180 m²

1938 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 3

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

1 3 is a detached house in Windermere (LA23 1DE). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.

6 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, an extension, an annexe and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

1 3's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE50toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 3, Low Birthwaite, Windermere, LA23 1DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2026
Tree WorksTrees
In report
1x Ash tree - fell due to Ash dieback; 1x Conifer tree - fell; Cypress tree - crown raise by 3 branches over garden; 2x Yew trees - reduce by 2m; 2x Cypress trees - reduce by 2m
Council
South Lakeland
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
T/2026/0045
View planning record
Oct 2020
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of single glazed timber casements with matching double glazed casements
Council
South Lakeland
New Windows
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
7/2020/5545
View planning record

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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.

1 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£818,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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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

0.5 km

Windermere Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA23 1DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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