What kind of home is 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ?

52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ last change hands?

52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ last sold for £115,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,000 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and August 2018, 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ rose from £36,000 to £115,000, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ?

52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ use?

The latest EPC at 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ?

52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ in?

52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ sits in Bowness-on-windermere, Windermere, Windermere. It falls within the LA23 postcode district in Cumbria.

How safe is the area around 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ?

Police records around 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ 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 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ?

The closest primary school to 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ is Goodly Dale Primary School (709m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ?

The closest ferry stop to 52 Helm Close, LA23 3AZ is Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal, 558m away. The nearest rail option is Windermere Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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52 Helm Close, Bowness On Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 52 Helm Close

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

52 Helm Close is a semi-detached house in Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, Windermere (LA23 3AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 63 m² this is the 16th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 48 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 49.6% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £115,000.

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Valuation

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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.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Helm Close, Bowness On Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Helm Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£115,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2018Most recent
£115,000
+219.4%over 18 years
30 September 1999
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA23 3AZ: £125,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in LA23 3AZ

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On the street

Versus other Helm Close homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

52 Helm Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,825

Street avg £1,993

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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 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

0.6 km

Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal — ferry terminal.

Closest school

0.7 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 3AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA23 3AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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