What type of property is 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL?

16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL last change hands?

16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL last sold for £380,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and April 2019, 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL rose from £136,000 to £380,000, a change of £244,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL?

16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA23 3AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL had any planning applications?

16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL?

16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL located?

16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL sits in Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, Windermere. It falls within the LA23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL?

Police records around 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL 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 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL?

The closest primary school to 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL is Goodly Dale Primary School (951m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL?

The closest ferry stop to 16 Fairfield, LA23 3AL is Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal, 447m away. The nearest rail option is Windermere Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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16 Fairfield, Bowness On Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Fairfield

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

16 Fairfield is a four-bedroom detached house in Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, Windermere (LA23 3AL). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £532,000 is 40% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 56.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2019 at £380,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2011

EPC improved fromD57toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Fairfield, Bowness On Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2019
Trees
In report
Removal of the proposed hedge line
Council
South Lakeland
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
T/2019/0073
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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.

16 Fairfield has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£532,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£380,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2019Most recent
£380,000
+179.4%over 19 years
29 June 1999
£136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA23 3AL: £355,000 (2022–2007).

Nearby sales in LA23 3AL

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On the street

Versus other Fairfield homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 Fairfield runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,363

Street avg £2,713

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.7 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 Windermere district page.

Full Windermere report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal — ferry terminal.

Closest school

1.0 km

Goodly Dale Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA23 3AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA23 3AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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