Flat 4, 18 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
About Flat 4
Flat 4 is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Morecambe (LA3 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 106 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (52–106 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (68 versus a worst of 62). Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- LandYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 4
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£159,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in LA3 1BU: £72,950 (2025–2007).
Nearby sales in LA3 1BU
Flat 3, 18 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
Sold Aug 2025
£100,000Flat 3, 17 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
Sold Dec 2016
£42,000Flat 1, 18 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
Sold Aug 2016
£48,000Flat 2, 17 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
Sold May 2012
£73,500Flat 4, 17 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
Sold Sept 2007
£72,950
Everything we know about Flat 4, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Marine Road West homes
Flat 4 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.0 km
West Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
West End Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB