# 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- **Expiry date:** 04/04/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)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

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") -

## Property Photos

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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)

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