Flat 6, 17 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BU
About Flat 6
Flat 6 is an end-of-terrace house in Morecambe (LA3 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (28–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 6 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since December 2004, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £98,000 sits 227.2% above the 2004 sale of £29,950. At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (52 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Planning history
Flat 6 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 6
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
Latest sale on Flat 6 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£98,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£29,950
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 December 2004Most recent
£29,950
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 6, 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
Years Held for Flat 6 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,070
Street avg £1,156
Floor Area
28 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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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.
Go deeper on the local area
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