# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (LA12 9LD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 CENTRAL DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA12 9LD | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £305,000 Jul 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 22/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,051/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,785 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0340-2947-5560-2925-4131) ## Description Situated in one of Ulverston's most sought after locations, this detached, true bungalow offers deceptively spacious accommodation that features three bedrooms and two separate reception rooms. The nicely appointed accommodation has a central hallway that leads you to all of the living accommodation which also includes a fitted kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. There is a gas-fired central heating system with a modern condensing boiler, double glazing throughout (excluding porch) an attached garage and gated driveway. There is a colourful garden to the front with a large patio and further mature garden to the rear. **Location** What3Words///duos.towel.creatures **Description** This double fronted property provides nicely proportioned accommodation that is all accessed from the central hallway which also provides a useful storage cupboard. The bay fronted lounge has a fireplace to the centre of the room with a wood effect surround and a glass fronted gas fire set within.  There is a second reception room to the rear of the property that would make an ideal dining room. The dual aspect room is light and airy and also offers a view of the garden. The cupboards at the side of the chimney breast provides storage as well as housing the gas boiler. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base cabinets, finished with oak style panelled door fronts and a contrasting coloured laminate worktop. There is space to accommodate a freestanding cooker, fridge freezer and a washing machine. There is a window behind the sink offering a great view the garden. The rear access door leads you to the glazed porch which has a useful storage cupboard. The bedroom accommodation includes a bay windowed room to the front of the property that will comfortably accommodate a king-size bed and other furnishings. The second bedroom is currently being used as a home office with the third bedroom being a single room has a built-in cupboard and floor space for a range of drawers and dressing table. The bathroom and WC are separate from one another. The bathroom offers a two-piece suite that includes a pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath which has an electric shower installed above. The attached garage has an up and over door to the front and a sloping driveway in front. The gardens are mature, providing lots of privacy to the front of the property with mature trees and enclosed lawn with borders. There is access to either side of the bungalow leading to the rear garden where there is a substantial patio area and further lawn and mature planting. **Tenure** Freehold **Services** Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660028) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660029) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660030) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660031) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660032) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660033) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660034) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660035) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660036) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660037) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660038) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660039) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660040) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660041) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660042) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660043) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660044) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164023445/2660045) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164023445/2660046) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/164023445/2660047) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 CENTRAL DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9LD | £305,000 | 27/07/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 QUAKER FOLD, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9NE | £615,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 CENTRAL DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9LD | £285,000 | 13/06/2025 | Detached | | PINE RIGG SPRINGFIELD ROAD, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 0EJ | £825,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached | | 4 HILLSIDE ROAD, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9LB | £425,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 CENTRAL DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9LD | £213,333 | 30/08/2023 | Detached | | 7 PEPPERPOT DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9TB | £365,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 110 OAKWOOD DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9JU | £243,000 | 29/03/2023 | Detached | | 18 HALLFIELD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9TA | £420,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached | | 3 HALLFIELD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9TA | £378,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 CENTRAL DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9LD | £260,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 34 ROWAN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JA | £410,000 | 13/01/2022 | Detached | | 12A YEWBARROW ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JS | £375,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | 3 URSWICK ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9LG | £500,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | | 8 MOUNTBARROW ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9NH | £275,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached | | 9 URSWICK ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9LG | £525,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached | | 3 BEECHLANDS, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9SQ | £480,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £252,778 (3 sales) **Area average:** £448,923 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £477,583 (24 Detached, LA12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -34% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 Terraced House, Empress Terrace, LA12 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £900/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-456/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6% *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:** £3,351/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.4% - **10y growth:** 120.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 27.9% - **10y growth (index):** 53.3% ## 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)