Sold STC Town house

10 THE MEWS

MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE LA4 6TR

3 beds 82 m² Listed 16 Oct 2018 (-2835d)

£144,950

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# 3 bedroom town house for sale (LA4 6TR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 THE MEWS, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE LA4 6TR |
| Price | £144,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £175,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 27/01/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £666/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0836-1529-0500-0608-8222)

## Description

FRONT ENTRANCE

Two steps leading up to the uPVC double glazed door with patterned glass leading into:

HALLWAY

Single panel central heating radiator. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power point. Central heating thermostat. Access into:

GROUND FLOOR WC

Two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and wc. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Extractor fan.

LOUNGE	4.55m x 3.48m (14'11'' x 11'5'')

uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Double panel central heating radiator. Feature fireplace with marble back and hearth and inset living flame gas fire. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Coving. Ceiling light. Two wall lights. Electric power points. Cupboard housing the gas meter. Open access via an archway into:

DINING AREA	3.00m x 2.74m (9'10'' x 8'11'')

uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

KITCHEN	3.04m x 2.63m (9'11'' x 8'7'')

uPVC double glazed window with fitted roller blind to the rear elevation. uPVC double glazed back door with patterned glass. Range of fitted furniture comprising base units, wall units and drawers. Complementary working surfaces in part to three walls with inset single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for a freestanding electric cooker and fridge freezer. Plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Ceiling light. Electric power points. Wall mounted gas boiler. Understairs storage cupboard.

STAIRCASE FROM HALLWAY TO FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Access into the insulated roof space. Built-in storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power point.

BEDROOM ONE		3.38m (to the wardrobes) x 3.36m (11'1'' x 11'0'')

uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BEDROOM TWO	3.58m x 2.94m (11'8'' x 9'7'')

uPVC double glazed window with fitted roller blind to the rear elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BEDROOM THREE	2.62m x 2.50m (8'7'' x 8'2'')

(Currently used as an office)

uPVC double glazed window with fitted roller blind to the rear elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Telephone point. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BATHROOM/WC	1.97m x 1.97m (6'5'' x 6'5'')

uPVC double glazed window with patterned glass and fitted roller blind to the front elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Three piece suite comprising bath with wall mounted shower, pedestal wash hand basin and wc. Fully tiled floor to ceiling. Ceiling light.

OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY

FRONT GARDEN

Open plan lawned front garden with tarmcadam driveway leading to the front entrance.

ALLOCATED PARKING

REAR GARDEN

Fully enclosed paved rear garden with tarmacadam pathway and timber gate leading to the garage. Outside cold water tap. Surrounded by timber fencing.

GARAGE (located at the rear of the property)	5.12m x 2.80m (16'9'' x 9'2'')

Block built garage accessed via a metal up and over door. Outside security light. Power and light.

TENURE	Freehold

SERVICES	Mains water, mains drainage, mains electric, mains gas. Local Authority Lancaster City Council. Council Tax Band C. Amount payable for the financial year 2018/19 being £1582.02. Please note that this is a verbal enquiry only. We strongly recommend that potential purchasers verify the information direct.

NOTES		External gas meter.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/76395437/1154173) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/76395437/1154174) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/76395437/1154175) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 THE MEWS, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TR | £175,000 | 01/04/2026 | Terraced |
| 10 THE MEWS, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TR | £142,000 | 26/04/2019 | Terraced |
| 10 THE MEWS, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TR | £130,000 | 05/09/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 19 THE MEWS, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TR | £163,000 | 13/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 8 THE COPPICE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TS | £239,950 | 08/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £163,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £239,950 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £187,413 (30 Terraced, LA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £726/mo
- **Realistic:** £807/mo
- **Optimistic:** £888/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Easedale Avenue, LA4 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Maisonette, Euston Road, LA4 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,725/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.19% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £215,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £172,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,725/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 14.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £957/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 27.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,768/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 45.7%
- **10y growth:** 68.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Lancaster; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.3%

## 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

Floor area

82 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£175,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£1,768/m²

Local average

£187,413 (-22.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,900 of 33,755)

Street crime

236 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Well-proportioned three bedroom mid town house on this popular development off Beaufort Road. This deceptively spacious property with a garage to the rear is within a mile radius of both Bare and Torrisholme villages, local primary and secondary schools, Morecambe Golf Club, Sainsbury's supermarket and the sea front promenade. The property is fully uPVC double glazed, gas central heated and briefly comprises: front entrance, hallway, ground floor wc, lounge with feature fireplace and open access into the dining area, fitted kitchen, staircase and first floor landing, two double bedrooms; one with fitted wardrobes, third generous size bedroom and fully tiled bathroom/wc. Outside the property there is an open plan lawned front garden, fully enclosed paved rear garden and a single garage. In summary, this property will appeal to a wide range of buyers seeking a competitively priced home in a highly popular and convenient location. Internal viewings are highly recommended.

FRONT ENTRANCE

Two steps leading up to the uPVC double glazed door with patterned glass leading into:

HALLWAY

Single panel central heating radiator. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power point. Central heating thermostat. Access into:

GROUND FLOOR WC

Two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and wc. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Extractor fan.

LOUNGE 4.55m x 3.48m (14'11'' x 11'5'')

uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Double panel central heating radiator. Feature fireplace with marble back and hearth and inset living flame gas fire. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Coving. Ceiling light. Two wall lights. Electric power points. Cupboard housing the gas meter. Open access via an archway into:

DINING AREA 3.00m x 2.74m (9'10'' x 8'11'')

uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

KITCHEN 3.04m x 2.63m (9'11'' x 8'7'')

uPVC double glazed window with fitted roller blind to the rear elevation. uPVC double glazed back door with patterned glass. Range of fitted furniture comprising base units, wall units and drawers. Complementary working surfaces in part to three walls with inset single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for a freestanding electric cooker and fridge freezer. Plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Ceiling light. Electric power points. Wall mounted gas boiler. Understairs storage cupboard.

STAIRCASE FROM HALLWAY TO FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Access into the insulated roof space. Built-in storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power point.

BEDROOM ONE 3.38m (to the wardrobes) x 3.36m (11'1'' x 11'0'')

uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BEDROOM TWO 3.58m x 2.94m (11'8'' x 9'7'')

uPVC double glazed window with fitted roller blind to the rear elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BEDROOM THREE 2.62m x 2.50m (8'7'' x 8'2'')
(Currently used as an office)

uPVC double glazed window with fitted roller blind to the rear elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Telephone point. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BATHROOM/WC 1.97m x 1.97m (6'5'' x 6'5'')

uPVC double glazed window with patterned glass and fitted roller blind to the front elevation. Single panel central heating radiator. Three piece suite comprising bath with wall mounted shower, pedestal wash hand basin and wc. Fully tiled floor to ceiling. Ceiling light.

OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY

FRONT GARDEN

Open plan lawned front garden with tarmcadam driveway leading to the front entrance.

ALLOCATED PARKING

REAR GARDEN

Fully enclosed paved rear garden with tarmacadam pathway and timber gate leading to the garage. Outside cold water tap. Surrounded by timber fencing.

GARAGE (located at the rear of the property) 5.12m x 2.80m (16'9'' x 9'2'')

Block built garage accessed via a metal up and over door. Outside security light. Power and light.

TENURE Freehold

SERVICES Mains water, mains drainage, mains electric, mains gas. Local Authority Lancaster City Council. Council Tax Band C. Amount payable for the financial year 2018/19 being £1582.02. Please note that this is a verbal enquiry only. We strongly recommend that potential purchasers verify the information direct.

NOTES External gas meter.

Listed by

Morecambe

iBay Homes ltd

Reference: 76395437

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/01/2026

Expiry date: 27/01/2036

Current heating cost: £666/year

Potential heating cost: £620/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid 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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

35% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/04/2026 (3 months ago)	£175,000	+23.2%
Sold	26/04/2019 (7 years ago)	£142,000	+9.2%
Sold	05/09/2013 (12 years ago)	£130,000	—

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
Same street 19 THE MEWS, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TR	£163,000	13/12/2021	Terraced
8 THE COPPICE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TS	£239,950	08/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £163,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £239,950 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 45.7%

10y growth 68.9%

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

1y (index) 0.8%

5y (index) 18.9%

10y (index) 47.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £726/mo

Realistic £807/mo

Optimistic £888/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lancaster.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LA4 6TR

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Broadway	0.2 miles
Shop	South Road Food & Wine	0.3 miles
Shop	Baseline	0.3 miles
Train station	Bare Lane	0.3 miles
Hospital	Queen Victoria Hospital	0.7 miles
Train station	Morecambe	1.1 miles
Hospital	Dacrelands Clinic	1.9 miles
University	University of Cumbria, Lancaster Campus	3.0 miles
University	Lancaster University	4.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	77
Anti-social behaviour	49
Criminal damage and arson	21
Public order	18
Burglary	15
Shoplifting	14
Other theft	13
Other crime	10
Drugs	6
Vehicle crime	6
Bicycle theft	5
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	236

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
Great Wood Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 3 Apr 2013
Lancaster Road Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2013
Morecambe Bay Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 29 Oct 2023
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 11 Nov 2016
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 17 Sep 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Bungalow, Easedale Avenue, LA4	£1,500/mo	3	0.17 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Maisonette, Euston Road, LA4	£1,950/mo	3	0.71 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,725/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.19%

Max investor price (0.8%) £215,625

Target investor price (1%) £172,500

Gross yield 14.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7×

Monthly cashflow £957/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 27.3%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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