What type of property is 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT sell for?

12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT last sold for £63,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in February 2014, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and September 2018, 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT fell from £65,000 to £63,000, a change of £2,000. That works out to roughly -0.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

The current EPC rating for 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LA3 2GT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT located?

12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT sits in Heysham, Morecambe, Morecambe. It falls within the LA3 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

Police records around 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT 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 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

The closest primary school to 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School (454m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bay Leadership Academy (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is Redshank Drive, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Chaffinch Close, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2GT

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Chaffinch Close

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

12 Chaffinch Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Heysham, Morecambe, Morecambe (LA3 2GT). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–109 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 sits 61.9% above the 2018 sale of £63,000. At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £63,000 in September 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemgas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

12 Chaffinch Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Chaffinch Close, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2GT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Chaffinch Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 12 Chaffinch Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£63,000

Growth on file: -0.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2018Most recent
£63,000
-3.1%over 4 years
24 February 2014
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA3 2GT: £205,000 (2023–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Chaffinch Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 12 Chaffinch Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,800

Street avg £1,792

On par

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Morecambe district page.

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

Redshank Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA3 2GT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA3 2GT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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