Sold STC Terraced

18 SHAKESPEARE STREET

BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA14 5RE

2 beds 1 baths 883 sq ft Listed 17 Oct 2024 (-615d)

£120,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (LA14 5RE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA14 5RE |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 82 m² |
| Last sold | £117,500 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/04/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £600/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,550

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- E (£50)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0458-2084-7294-4236-7900)

## Description

As you enter the property you arrive into the vestibule which provides access to the living room. The living room is open plan with easy access into the dining room. Both rooms have been decorated neutrally with carpet ready for moving in. The dining room boasts French doors that lead into the yard allowing plenty of natural light to brighten up the room. The kitchen has been fitted with a good range of wood effect wall and base units on either side of the room which provides ample space for storage, and grey granite effect laminate work surfaces. The integrated appliances included are a single oven and four ring gas hob with space for a stand alone dishwasher, gas hob, washing machine and fridge/freezer. To the end of the kitchen is a single door where you can access the rear yard.

Heading upstairs you will find two good sized bedrooms which have been decorated neutrally with cream coloured walls and grey carpeting.  There is a family sized three piece suite bathroom to the rear which comprises of a bath with an over head shower attachment, a vanity sink and WC.

To the rear you will find a private yard ideal for outdoor seating.

**Entrance Hall** - 4.25 x 0.82 (13'11" x 2'8") -

**Living Room** - 3.19 x 3.15 (10'5" x 10'4") -

**Dining Room** - 3.70 x 3.23 (12'1" x 10'7") -

**Kitchen** - 3.78 x 2.15 (12'4" x 7'0") -

**Bedroom One** - 3.22 x 4.23 (10'6" x 13'10") -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.75 x 2.47 (12'3" x 8'1") -

**Bathroom** - 3.84 x 2.24 (12'7" x 7'4") -

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/153902900/731717) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1958134
- **Address:** 18 Shakespeare Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5RE
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/08/2004
- **Work Completed:** 06/07/2004
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RE | £117,500 | 18/03/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 WORDSWORTH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SE | £75,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ | £92,950 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 25 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ | £55,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ | £75,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 33 MANCHESTER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1QR | £129,950 | 27/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 43 MANCHESTER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1QR | £77,000 | 24/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 53 NELSON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5TB | £142,500 | 26/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 29 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ | £77,500 | 28/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ | £60,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 HARTINGTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SL | £160,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 42 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ | £73,500 | 17/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 WORDSWORTH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RF | £46,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 VERNON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SU | £80,000 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 VERNON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SU | £80,000 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ | £50,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ | £84,000 | 09/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 52 BYRON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RL | £90,000 | 27/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 BYRON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RL | £66,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 28 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RE | £102,500 | 01/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 34 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RJ | £63,000 | 22/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 MILTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RD | £95,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE | £122,000 | 08/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE | £110,000 | 02/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 10 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE | £97,000 | 07/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE | £110,000 | 30/05/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 27 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE | £125,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £111,083 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £83,620 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £113,659 (109 Terraced, LA14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £859/mo
- **Realistic:** £954/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,049/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Barrow-in-Furness (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.8% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £119,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,400

*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:** £1,463/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.9%
- **10y growth:** 8.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 69.9%

## 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

82 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£117,500 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£1,463/m²

Local average

£113,659 (+5.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,857 of 33,755)

Street crime

350 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Ideal for a Range of Buyers
Off Road Parking
Open Plan Living Room
Private Rear Yard
Close To Amenities
Close To Local Transport Links
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing
Council Tax Band - A

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

This mid-terrace house is perfect for first-time buyers looking to settle in a popular location with walking distances to the town centre, bus stops and train station. The property boasts two well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample space for a small family or guests. The drive at the front of the property makes it ideal for off road parking. The yard at the back of the property is a good size for seating and storage.

As you enter the property you arrive into the vestibule which provides access to the living room. The living room is open plan with easy access into the dining room. Both rooms have been decorated neutrally with carpet ready for moving in. The dining room boasts French doors that lead into the yard allowing plenty of natural light to brighten up the room. The kitchen has been fitted with a good range of wood effect wall and base units on either side of the room which provides ample space for storage, and grey granite effect laminate work surfaces. The integrated appliances included are a single oven and four ring gas hob with space for a stand alone dishwasher, gas hob, washing machine and fridge/freezer. To the end of the kitchen is a single door where you can access the rear yard.

Heading upstairs you will find two good sized bedrooms which have been decorated neutrally with cream coloured walls and grey carpeting. There is a family sized three piece suite bathroom to the rear which comprises of a bath with an over head shower attachment, a vanity sink and WC.

To the rear you will find a private yard ideal for outdoor seating.

Entrance Hall - 4.25 x 0.82 (13'11" x 2'8") -

Living Room - 3.19 x 3.15 (10'5" x 10'4") -

Dining Room - 3.70 x 3.23 (12'1" x 10'7") -

Kitchen - 3.78 x 2.15 (12'4" x 7'0") -

Bedroom One - 3.22 x 4.23 (10'6" x 13'10") -

Bedroom Two - 3.75 x 2.47 (12'3" x 8'1") -

Bathroom - 3.84 x 2.24 (12'7" x 7'4") -

Listed by

Barrow In Furness

Corrie and Co Ltd

Reference: 153902900

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 04/04/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/04/2016

Expiry date: 04/04/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £600/year

Potential heating cost: £494/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,550

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1958134

Property Details

Street: 18 Shakespeare Street

Town: Barrow-in-Furness

Postcode: LA14 5RE

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/08/2004

Work Completed: 06/07/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£117,500	—

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
46 WORDSWORTH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SE	£75,000	18/12/2025	Terraced
18 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ	£92,950	16/12/2025	Terraced
25 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ	£55,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
21 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ	£75,000	05/12/2025	Terraced
33 MANCHESTER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1QR	£129,950	27/11/2025	Terraced
43 MANCHESTER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1QR	£77,000	24/11/2025	Terraced
53 NELSON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5TB	£142,500	26/06/2025	Terraced
29 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ	£77,500	28/01/2025	Terraced
18 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ	£60,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
33 HARTINGTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SL	£160,000	07/12/2023	Terraced
42 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ	£73,500	17/10/2023	Terraced
4 WORDSWORTH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RF	£46,000	25/08/2023	Terraced
11 VERNON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SU	£80,000	21/07/2023	Terraced
30 VERNON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SU	£80,000	21/07/2023	Terraced
44 NAPIER STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5SZ	£50,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
10 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RJ	£84,000	09/05/2023	Terraced
52 BYRON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RL	£90,000	27/04/2023	Terraced
14 BYRON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RL	£66,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 28 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5RE	£102,500	01/03/2023	Terraced
34 GOLDSMITH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RJ	£63,000	22/12/2022	Terraced
5 MILTON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RD	£95,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 16 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE	£122,000	08/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 13 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE	£110,000	02/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 10 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE	£97,000	07/07/2022	Terraced
Same street 5 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE	£110,000	30/05/2022	Other
Same street 27 SHAKESPEARE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5RE	£125,000	23/05/2022	Terraced

Street average: £111,083 (6 sales)

Area average: £83,620 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.9%

10y growth 8.1%

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

1y (index) -1%

5y (index) 24.4%

10y (index) 69.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £859/mo

Realistic £954/mo

Optimistic £1,049/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Barrow-in-Furness: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LA14 5RE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rail Station	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Coronation Gardens (Courts)	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
Shop	The Wet Room	0.1 miles
Train station	Barrow-in-Furness	0.1 miles
Train station	Roose	1.4 miles
Hospital	Unknown	7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	162
Public order	41
Shoplifting	36
Criminal damage and arson	23
Anti-social behaviour	20
Other theft	18
Burglary	15
Drugs	15
Vehicle crime	9
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	2
Theft from the person	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	350

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
Ramsden Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Jan 2023
St James' CofE Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2012
Brisbane Park Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2024
Hindpool Nursery School	Nursery	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Greengate Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.8%

Max investor price (0.8%) £119,250

Target investor price (1%) £95,400

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).