What kind of home is 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT last change hands?

20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT last sold for £169,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £156,950 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and January 2019, 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT rose from £156,950 to £169,000, a change of £12,050. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

The current EPC rating for 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 104% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LA3 2GT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT use?

The latest EPC at 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT in?

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

What is crime like near 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

Police records around 20 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.

What schools are near 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

The closest primary school to 20 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).

How well connected is 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT?

The closest bus stop to 20 Chaffinch Close, LA3 2GT is Redshank Drive, 171m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Chaffinch Close, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2GT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Chaffinch Close

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

20 Chaffinch Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Heysham, Morecambe, Morecambe (LA3 2GT). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 104 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 33.7% above the 2019 sale price. Sold January 2019 for £169,000.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromB83toC76

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Chaffinch Close, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2GT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 Chaffinch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£169,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2019Most recent
£169,000
+7.7%over 4 years
31 January 2014
£156,950

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 houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Chaffinch Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,625

Street avg £1,676

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 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 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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60 dB

65 dB

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Map

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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