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51 SPRINGFIELDS

WIGTON, CUMBERLAND CA7 9JT

2 beds 69 m² Listed 14 Jul 2011 (-5497d)

£159,995

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CA7 9JT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 51 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, CUMBERLAND CA7 9JT |
| Price | £159,995 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £188,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 02/12/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £891/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9026-1211-7605-2728-0404)

## Description

Directions

From our Office go South along High Street and turn right into Longthwaite Road opposite the BP Garage. At the edge of town turn left into Springfields and go straight on to the 4th cul-de-sac on the left to No. 51 in the top right corner.

General Description

The accommodation provides:-

Central Hallway.

With built in airing cupboard housing the gas boiler.

Living Room

15'4" x 10'5".  Gas fire on tiled fireplace.  Double aspects.

Dining Kitchen

19' x 8'8".  Modern range of fitted floor and wall mounted units incorporating electric oven, gas hob.  Good worksurface area includes Breakfast Bar.  Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, 1 � bowl laminated sink unit.  Double aspects into the garden.

Bedroom

13'5" x 10'.

Bedroom

11'7" x 10'.

Half Tiled Shower Room

Shower cubicle with electric control, WC/wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE

Tarmaced drive to Detached Garage.  Lawned grounds which could be used to extend property (subject to planning consent).

SERVICES

All mains services connected.  Gas central heating.  uPVC double glazing.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Hopes of Wigton 016973 43641.

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'B'.

EPC

Available.

## Property Photos

- ![51 Springfields](/listings/photos/34554761/1619623) - 51 Springfields
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/34554761/1619624) - Living Room
- ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/34554761/1619625) - Dining Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/34554761/1619626) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/34554761/1619627) - Bedroom
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/34554761/1619628) - Shower Room
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/34554761/1619629) - Garden

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, CUMBERLAND, CA7 9JT | £188,000 | 20/03/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 93 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, CUMBERLAND, CA7 9JT | £230,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| 26 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9JS | £260,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 6 MOUNT PLEASANT GARDENS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9QF | £221,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 28 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9JS | £180,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 9 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LR | £275,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LR | £250,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 12 SYKE ROAD, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LX | £210,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| WEST LODGE WEST AVENUE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LG | £160,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached |
| GATE HOUSE WEST AVENUE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LG | £342,500 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |
| 2 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LR | £249,000 | 19/01/2022 | Detached |
| L'ENSOULEIADO OLD BRACKENLANDS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LA | £275,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 1 PRIMROSE BANK, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9JW | £210,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 23 WEST AVENUE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LG | £240,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £238,654 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £309,318 (33 Detached, CA7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -48.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £865/mo
- **Realistic:** £961/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,057/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,319/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 42.3%
- **10y growth:** 29.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£188,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,319/m²

Local average

£309,318 (-48.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,377 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Central Hallway
Living Room with Double Aspects
Double Aspect Fitted Kitchen
2 Double Bedrooms
Shower Room
Garage
Lawned Gardens
Gas Central Heating
UPVC Double Glazing

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Directions
From our Office go South along High Street and turn right into Longthwaite Road opposite the BP Garage. At the edge of town turn left into Springfields and go straight on to the 4th cul-de-sac on the left to No. 51 in the top right corner.

General Description
The accommodation provides:-
Central Hallway.
With built in airing cupboard housing the gas boiler.

Living Room
15'4" x 10'5". Gas fire on tiled fireplace. Double aspects.

Dining Kitchen
19' x 8'8". Modern range of fitted floor and wall mounted units incorporating electric oven, gas hob. Good worksurface area includes Breakfast Bar. Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, 1 � bowl laminated sink unit. Double aspects into the garden.

Bedroom
13'5" x 10'.

Bedroom
11'7" x 10'.

Half Tiled Shower Room
Shower cubicle with electric control, WC/wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE
Tarmaced drive to Detached Garage. Lawned grounds which could be used to extend property (subject to planning consent).

SERVICES
All mains services connected. Gas central heating. uPVC double glazing.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Hopes of Wigton 016973 43641.

COUNCIL TAX
Band 'B'.

EPC
Available.

Listed by

Wigton

Hopes Of Wigton

Reference: 34554761

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/12/2025

Expiry date: 02/12/2035

Current heating cost: £891/year

Potential heating cost: £759/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£188,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
93 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, CUMBERLAND, CA7 9JT	£230,000	16/01/2026	Detached
26 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9JS	£260,000	20/10/2022	Detached
6 MOUNT PLEASANT GARDENS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9QF	£221,000	10/10/2022	Detached
28 SPRINGFIELDS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9JS	£180,000	02/09/2022	Detached
9 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LR	£275,000	30/08/2022	Detached
3 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LR	£250,000	11/03/2022	Detached
12 SYKE ROAD, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LX	£210,000	11/03/2022	Detached
WEST LODGE WEST AVENUE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LG	£160,000	16/02/2022	Detached
GATE HOUSE WEST AVENUE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LG	£342,500	21/01/2022	Detached
2 SOUTH BANK CLOSE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LR	£249,000	19/01/2022	Detached
L'ENSOULEIADO OLD BRACKENLANDS, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LA	£275,000	29/10/2021	Detached
1 PRIMROSE BANK, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9JW	£210,000	28/09/2021	Detached
23 WEST AVENUE, WIGTON, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA7 9LG	£240,000	15/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £238,654 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 42.3%

10y growth 29.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.5%

5y (index) 24.2%

10y (index) 53.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £865/mo

Realistic £961/mo

Optimistic £1,057/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CA7 9JT

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Brackenlands jct with Brindlefield	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Brackenlands o/s Sandale	0.1 miles
Shop	Oxfam	0.5 miles
Shop	Age UK	0.5 miles
Train station	Wigton	0.9 miles
Train station	Dalston	7.1 miles
Hospital	Cumberland Infirmary	9.7 miles
Hospital	Eden Valley Hospice	9.8 miles
University	University of Cumbria	10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	21
Public order	7
Criminal damage and arson	5
Shoplifting	3
Anti-social behaviour	1
Other crime	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	39

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Wigton Nursery and Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 3 May 2023
The Nelson Thomlinson School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2023
Thomlinson Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2016
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 31 Mar 2016
Boltons CofE School	Primary	2.3 miles	Good — 13 Apr 2011

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.6%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,125

Target investor price (1%) £96,100

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).