What kind of home is 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE?

38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE sell for?

38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE last sold for £287,500 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in April 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2013 and May 2025, 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE rose from £160,000 to £287,500, a change of £127,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE?

38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE use?

The latest EPC at 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE?

38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE in?

38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE sits in Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, Morecambe. It falls within the LA3 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE 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 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE?

The closest primary school to 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE is Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (389m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bay Leadership Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE?

The closest bus stop to 38 Cathedral Drive, LA3 3RE is Westgate Primary School, 315m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Cathedral Drive, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, LA3 3RE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 38 Cathedral Drive

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

38 Cathedral Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, Morecambe (LA3 3RE). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £287,500 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 12.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 93.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
GarageYes
Summer houseYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Jul 2012

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Cathedral Drive, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe, LA3 3RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Cathedral Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

38 Cathedral Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£287,500

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2025Most recent
£287,500
+79.7%over 12 years
14 April 2013
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LA3 3RE: £296,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Cathedral Drive homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Cathedral Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,934

Street avg £1,889

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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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

0.3 km

Westgate Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LA3 3RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LA3 3RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 46 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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