# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (LA14 5NU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 68 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA14 5NU | | Price | £135,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £148,000 Nov 2025 | ## Description This is an immaculately presented home that has been extended and greatly improved. The accommodation comprises; an entrance vestibule and hallway that leads through to two reception rooms and onwards to a nicely presented kitchen that has a range of integrated appliances. The landing has loft access and doors to the three bedrooms which includes a spacious bedroom to the front and two single bedrooms to the rear. There is also a modernised shower room with three-piece suite and shower over the bath. Other points to note about this property are the gas-fired central heating system and UPVC framed double glazing throughout plus the enclosed yard. **Location** What3Words///drops.sport.supper **Description** Situated in a desirable location for younger buyers, couples and families, this house also has the benefit of being close to local amenities including bus service, schools and a Nisa local store. The accommodation has been upgraded to an excellent standard throughout and features an entrance vestibule and hallway with open access onto a central staircase that divides the two reception rooms. The front reception area provides a comfortable dining room with a solid fuel stove set within the chimney breast and a useful under stair storage cupboard. The more spacious family lounge is central to the ground floor accommodation and also features an opening within the chimney breast with space to accommodate a freestanding electric fire. Beyond the lounge is the extended kitchen which has fitted cabinets and drawers running along both sides of the room with a wood effect laminate worktop incorporating a sink unit. There is also a range of integrated appliances including a double oven with grill, hob with cooker hood above, fridge and freezer and dishwasher. There is plumbing for a washing machine with matching panel doors to hide the appliance. The landing has ladder access into the loft space and doors to the front bedroom that would comfortably accommodate a king-size bed as well as a range of wardrobe and drawer furniture. The second and third bedrooms are both at the back of the property, offering ample space for a single bed and drawers etc. One of the rooms is currently used as a bedroom and the second a dressing room. The bathroom has a modern suite in white that includes a close coupled WC with a wall mounted ladder style radiator alongside, a wash hand basin with cupboard storage beneath and a panelled bath with a mixer shower fitted over. **Tenure** Freehold **Services** Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303081) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303082) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303083) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303084) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303085) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303086) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303087) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303089) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303092) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303093) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160528121/1303094) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160528121/1303095) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/160528121/1303096) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/160528121/1303097) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160528121/1303098) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 68 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NU | £148,000 | 12/11/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 HARROGATE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5LY | £120,000 | 30/01/2026 | Terraced | | 111 OXFORD STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5QH | £175,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced | | 2 VICTORIA MEWS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5XB | £150,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 4 ST MATTHEWS MEWS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5XD | £155,000 | 10/12/2025 | Terraced | | 58 QUEEN STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NY | £71,000 | 27/10/2025 | Terraced | | 17 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NT | £125,000 | 25/03/2025 | Terraced | | 32 NEWBY TERRACE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5PE | £97,000 | 19/12/2023 | Terraced | | 55 QUEEN STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NY | £117,500 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | | 75 QUEEN STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NY | £111,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | | 36 SETTLE STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5HQ | £113,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced | | 40 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5PA | £35,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced | | 35 VICTORIA ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5JT | £160,000 | 27/11/2023 | Terraced | | 3 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NZ | £100,500 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced | | 50 NEWBY TERRACE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5PE | £63,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced | | 71 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5PB | £79,000 | 13/11/2023 | Terraced | | 8 THURLOW WAY, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5XP | £110,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced | | 81 VICTORIA ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NW | £148,000 | 10/10/2023 | Terraced | | 29 HIGHFIELD ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NZ | £107,500 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced | | 70 VICTORIA ROAD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5NJ | £125,000 | 31/07/2023 | Terraced | | 1 VICTORIA MEWS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 5XB | £155,000 | 19/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 64 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £116,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 39 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £105,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 77 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £112,000 | 12/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 48 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £122,050 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 40 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £90,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 79 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £71,500 | 29/06/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 34 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £92,500 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 63 NORFOLK STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 5NU | £110,000 | 26/07/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £102,381 (8 sales) **Area average:** £115,875 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £114,673 (119 Terraced, LA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +17.7% ## 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):** £633/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 Semi-Detached House, Romney Road, LA14 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000 *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 £800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £163/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.5% - **10y growth:** 34.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 9.2% - **5y growth (index):** 27.5% - **10y growth (index):** 63.4% ## 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)