What was the last sold price for 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ?

8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ last sold for £118,000 in July 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and July 2008, 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ rose from £29,000 to £118,000, a change of £89,000. That works out to roughly +24.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ?

8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ 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.

Where is 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ located?

8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ sits in Morecambe. It falls within the LA3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ?

Police records around 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 26% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (167% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ is West End Primary School (544m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bay Leadership Academy (412m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Buckingham Place, LA3 1BQ is Regent Park, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Buckingham Place, Morecambe, LA3 1BQ

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 Buckingham Place

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8 Buckingham Place is a property in Morecambe (LA3 1BQ). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since July 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.1% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Buckingham Place, Morecambe, LA3 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Buckingham Place has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

8 Buckingham Place has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Last sold (2008)

£118,000

Growth on file: 24.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2008Most recent
£118,000
+306.9%over 6 years
25 January 2002
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA3 1BQ: £108,000 (2022–2012).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Morecambe report

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

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Regent Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bay Leadership Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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50.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LA3 1BQ

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Everything within walking distance

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