38 CHURCH STREET
LISKEARD, CORNWALL PL14 3AQ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
47 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£125,000 Mar 2024
Price per m²
£2,660/m²
Local average
£181,842 (-31.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (4,623 of 33,755)
Street crime
138 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Well presented town centre cottage
- Open plan fitted kitchen and lounge
- Three piece bathroom
- Rear courtyard with storage shed
- Gas central heating and double glazing
- Brilliant first time buy or investment opportunity
- Many character features
- Excellently placed for amenities
- No onward chain
- Viewing highly recommended
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes, On street
- Garden
- Private garden, Yes
Description
THE PROPERTY
Offering no onward chain this terraced character cottage is conveniently located for Liskeard town centre and the mainline rail station.
The well-presented accommodation comprises of open plan lounge and fitted kitchen to the ground floor. The first floor consists of two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and a small enclosed rear courtyard with stone storage shed.
The property presents a splendid opportunity for buyers looking for a period home in a convenient location to place their own stamp.
THE OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property lies an enclosed courtyard.
Offering little maintenance, the private space to the rear of the property benefits a useful shed store and provides a suitable area for those with busy lifestyles or little need or desire for a garden.
THE LOCATION
Excellently placed for amenities both within and on the edge of the town, Church Street has the luxury of having all day to day conveniences including pubic transport set within walking distance of it's location
Liskeard is a former market town located only 7 miles from the South Coast of Cornwall with its sandy beaches and within easy reach of Bodmin Moor.
Providing everyday town centre facilities on the doorstep, Liskeard also benefits from having a retail park, supermarkets, a leisure centre with swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, a community hospital, and both primary and secondary schools.
A mainline railway station within walking distance of the town centre has branch lines to Plymouth and the nearby famous fishing port of Looe. The A38 dual carriageway is easily accessible connecting the area to Devon and westbound further into Cornwall.
FAQS
Services – Mains gas, electric, water, and drainage
Vendors' position – No onward chain
Council Tax - A
Tenure – Freehold
Garden Aspect - East
Satnav Reference - PL14 3AQ
Agents Note: “We would recommend reviewing the Key Facts for Buyers link before viewing or purchasing this property which can be found at the end of this property listing or on our website”
DIRECTIONS
From Liskeard town centre, proceed along Barras Street (B3254), passing Webbs House on the right. At the roundabout take the second exit and proceed through the traffic lights onto Plymouth Road. Take the right turn after the church and continue along Church Street South and the property can be seen on the right adjacent to The Barley Sheaf public house.
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EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Liskeard
Parkes & Pearn
Reference: 144193370
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 22/06/2015
Expiry date: 21/06/2025 (expired)
Current heating cost: £354/year
Potential heating cost: £288/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,520
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
35% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/03/2024 (2 years ago) | £125,000 | +35.1% |
| Sold | 18/01/2010 (16 years ago) | £92,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street PENMARAVE CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AQ | £395,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 KILLIGREW ROAD, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3BW | £130,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 FORE STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JA | £116,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 BODGARA WAY, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3BH | £130,000 | 14/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 CANNON HILL, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AF | £75,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 40 POUND STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JT | £152,000 | 27/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 MARKET STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JH | £75,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 CASTLE GARDENS, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AR | £157,500 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 FORE STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JA | £156,000 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 SPURWAY ROAD, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3DG | £165,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AG | £164,000 | 10/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 SPURWAY ROAD, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3DG | £125,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 CASTLE GARDENS, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AR | £255,000 | 07/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 36 POUND STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JT | £130,000 | 10/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 11 LOWER LUX STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JL | £120,000 | 11/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 CHURCH GATE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AY | £153,600 | 20/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street THE BARLEY SHEAF CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AQ | £180,000 | 31/08/2021 | Other |
| Same street 33 CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AQ | £115,000 | 11/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 CHURCH GATE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AY | £195,000 | 18/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £230,000 (3 sales)
Area average: £143,694 (16 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cornwall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Blackie's Barber Shop | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Poundland | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Bay Tree Hill | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Post Office | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Liskeard | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Coombe Junction Halt | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | HMS Raleigh Medical Centre | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 138 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 5 Jul 2023 |
| Liskeard School and Community College | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 25 Apr 2013 |
| Caradon Alternative Provision Academy | Other | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 17 May 2023 |
| Taliesin Education Ltd | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2022 |
| Liskeard Hillfort Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 19 Oct 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).