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23 AKEMAN CLOSE

MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE LA3 3BP

3 beds 2 baths 102 m² Listed 17 Mar 2026 (-166d)

£219,950

Reduced on 15 Sep 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

102 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£212,500 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£2,156/m²

Local average

£143,640 (+53.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,618 of 33,755)

Street crime

174 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This well-presented three-bedroom townhouse, built in 2004, offers flexible living space over three floors in a quiet cul-de-sac setting. The layout works well for families, professionals, or anyone who wants adaptable rooms with modern finishes. The ground floor includes a bedroom, shower room, conservatory, and a practical utility area within the integral garage. The first floor is the main living hub, with a modern kitchen at the front and a spacious reception room to the rear, complete with sliding doors, a Juliette balcony, and garden views. The top floor has two double bedrooms with built-in storage and a modern bathroom.

Outside, the rear garden is enclosed and low-maintenance with both decked and paved seating areas, while the front driveway provides off-road parking. Located at the end of the close, the property benefits from a quiet position with no through traffic, yet remains within easy reach of Morecambe’s shops, schools, seafront, and transport links.

Location - Akeman Close is a well-presented residential cul-de-sac within easy reach of Morecambe’s amenities and transport connections. Morecambe town centre, the seafront, and the Bay Gateway are all a short drive away, providing quick access to Lancaster, the M6, and surrounding villages, perfect for those travelling for work. Everyday essentials including supermarkets, restaurants, shops, and schools are all in easy reach making it a convenient location for professionals and busy families. The area also benefits from good public transport connections, with regular bus services into Morecambe town centre, Lancaster city centre and Heysham village so you'll never be stuck for things to do. Akeman Close’s end-of-road position adds to its appeal, offering a peaceful setting while still being part of an established family-friendly neighbourhood.

Let's Look Inside - The ground floor opens into a hallway leading to a bedroom at the rear, ideal as a guest room, home office, or separate living space. Next to it, there’s a dedicated shower room with a shower enclosure, low flush toilet and floating sink, a useful addition for multi-generational households and busy families. At the rear, the conservatory extends the living space and offers direct access to the garden, making it a bright, usable room throughout much of the year that can be opened up in the warmer months. An internal door from the entrance hall leads to a utility area, created by sectioning part of the integral garage. This utility space is fitted with work surfaces on both sides, giving extra room for laundry appliances or storage, keeping noise and clutter to a minimum in the home. The remaining front section of the garage is still accessible via an internal UPVC door, or an up and over door from the driveway and is well-suited as a workshop, bike store, or for general storage.

The first floor contains the main living areas. At the front, the kitchen is fitted with ample units and worktops, and benefits from a front-facing window for natural light with a 1.5 sink and drainer below and spotlighting in the ceiling for evening use. Appliances include a four ring gas hob, integrated oven, extractor fan and space for a undercounter appliances and a freestanding fridge freezer. At the rear, the reception room spans the full width of the property. Sliding doors open onto a Juliette balcony with views over the garden, and enough space on the carpeted floor for both seating and dining furniture, creating a versatile social space.

The top floor has two double bedrooms, one to the front and one to the rear, each with built-in wardrobes inset into the shared wall. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite including P-shaped bath, low flush toilet and sink, with a frosted double glazed window on the rear aspect providing natural light. A boiler cupboard on the landing houses the Powermax boiler for the home. Above the property, a fully boarded attic with good head height offers valuable extra storage.

Step Outside - The rear garden is enclosed by fencing and features a combination of decking and paved patio, providing secure outdoor space for children, pets, and entertaining. The low maintenance garden is ideal for busy households, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without the need for constant garden upkeep.

The driveway at the front offers off-road parking for multiple vehicles, and the property’s position at the end of the close ensures a quiet environment with no passing traffic, and access to the nearby footpath.

Additional Information - Freehold
Council Tax Band C

Room Sizes -

Hallway - 4.18 x 1.92 (13'8" x 6'3") -

Bedroom 3 - 2.90 x 2.60 (9'6" x 8'6") -

Shower Room - 3.03 x 0.98 (9'11" x 3'2") -

Utility Room - 2.92 x 2.52 (9'6" x 8'3") -

Garage - 2.60 x 2.07 (8'6" x 6'9") -

First Floor Landing - 4.19 x 1.92 (13'8" x 6'3") -

Kitchen - 4.01 x 2.58 (13'1" x 8'5") -

Reception Room - 4.68 x 4.10 (15'4" x 13'5") -

Second Floor Landing - 2.02 x 1.96 (6'7" x 6'5") -

Bathroom - 2.63 x 1.59 (8'7" x 5'2") -

Bedroom 1 - 4.02 x 3.01 (13'2" x 9'10") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.67 x 3.63 (12'0" x 11'10") -

Boiler Cupboard - 0.82 x 0.82 (2'8" x 2'8") -

Listed by

Lancaster

Houseclub Ltd

Reference: 173401766

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/08/2025

Expiry date: 14/08/2035

Current heating cost: £856/year

Potential heating cost: £856/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • 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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~178 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

40% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 10/04/2026 (4 months ago) £212,500 +39.8%
Sold 02/10/2017 (8 years ago) £152,000

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
74 HADRIAN ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BX £190,000 17/10/2022 Terraced
6 WENNING COURT, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3SH £170,000 30/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 7 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BP £189,950 03/05/2022 Semi-detached
11 WENNING COURT, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3SH £145,000 03/03/2022 Terraced
Same street 11 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BP £190,000 16/12/2021 Terraced

Street average: £189,975 (2 sales)

Area average: £168,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.9%
10y growth 47.6%

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

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 19.3%
10y (index) 44.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £734/mo
Realistic £815/mo
Optimistic £897/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lancaster.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Peels Wheels 0.1 miles
Shop CV Components 0.1 miles
Bus stop Cannon Hygiene 0.1 miles
Bus stop Trading Estate 0.1 miles
Train station Bare Lane 0.9 miles
Train station Morecambe 1.4 miles
Hospital Royal Lancaster Infirmary 2.0 miles
Hospital The Lancaster Hospital 2.1 miles
University University of Cumbria, Lancaster Campus 2.4 miles
University Lancaster University 4.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 54
Anti-social behaviour 34
Shoplifting 25
Burglary 17
Criminal damage and arson 11
Vehicle crime 11
Other theft 10
Public order 6
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 174

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Morecambe Road School Other 0.2 miles Good — 7 Feb 2013
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 Nov 2014
Lancaster and Morecambe College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 11 Nov 2016
Lancaster Road Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 17 Jul 2013

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 Detached House, Fife Street, LA1 £1,395/mo 3 0.98 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,395/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.63%
Max investor price (0.8%) £174,375
Target investor price (1%) £139,500
Gross yield 7.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.1×
Monthly cashflow £364/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 6.9%
  • 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).