5 HIGHLANDS AVENUE
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA13 0AU
£350,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
129 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£345,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£2,713/m²
Local average
£225,581 (+55.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,867 of 33,755)
Street crime
149 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Newly renovated property
- Modern interior throughout
- Property has been significantly extended
- Open plan lounge
- Impressive kitchen with central island and dining space
- Double doors that open into rear garden
- Four bedrooms
- Generous back garden
- Driveway
- NO UPPER CHAIN
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Location
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Description
This bay fronted property has been comprehensively modernised and upgraded as well as extended to the rear where there is a two-storey addition.
There is stepped access to the entrance door which is recessed with a decorative chequerboard style tiled to the open porch area.
The entrance hall has a useful storage cupboard beneath the staircase which has a sweeping hand rail to the landing area above where there is beautiful coloured/leaded diamond shaped window.
The living space benefits from the added floor area provided by the bay window which floods the room with natural light. There is a large opening within the chimney breast with exposed brickwork and a low-profile hearth.
Part-glazed doors open into the kitchen where there is a large dining area alongside the glazed doors providing access onto the patio. The kitchen area itself is smartly presented with a range of fitted units and drawers along one wall with a quartz style work surface and matching upstand. There is an inset sink with mixer tap, a hob with splashback and cooker hood mounted above, integrated dishwasher, a fan assisted oven and a fridge and freezer unit. AEG appliances installed in the kitchen. There is also plumbing for a washing machine and space for a clothes dryer. The island provides further storage and a space breakfast bar dining.
The ground floor cloakroom is accessed from the corner of the kitchen where the gas boiler is also located. The white suite has chrome coloured fitments and a monobloc style tap fitted to the hand basin.
The landing has loft access and also leads you to the family bathroom and to each of the four bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms are double rooms including the bay windowed bedroom at the front of the house and two further bedrooms at the rear that overlook the garden. The master bedroom has a dressing area with fitted wardrobes and access to the en-suite shower room where there is a three-piece suite including a quadrant shape shower enclosure with a dual head shower fitting, a close coupled WC and a rectangular shaped hand basin with cupboards beneath.
The family bathroom is fitted with a classic three-piece suite arrangement that comprises; panelled bath with dual head shower fitting to the mixer taps with glazed screen and a ladder style radiator alongside. There is a ceramic hand basin with monobloc style tap and cupboard storage beneath and a close coupled WC. The room also has a useful floor-to-ceiling shelved linen cupboard.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Listed by
Barrow-in-Furness
Poole Townsend
Reference: 167920301
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 23/09/2025
Expiry date: 22/09/2035
Current heating cost: £1,458/year
Potential heating cost: £990/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #3195838
Property Details
Street: 5 Highlands Avenue
Town: BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Postcode: LA13 0AU
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 25/10/2005
Work Completed: 17/10/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2796177
Property Details
Street: 5 Highlands Avenue
Town: BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Postcode: LA13 0AU
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 20/06/2005
Work Completed: 25/05/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/03/2026 (3 months ago) | £345,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 HIGHLANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AH | £155,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 CLEVELANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AE | £180,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MEADOW CHASE CRESCENT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0FA | £265,000 | 04/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 26 MEADOW CHASE CRESCENT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0FA | £230,000 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 FLASS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0DG | £214,500 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MAYLANDS GROVE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AN | £203,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 231 RATING LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9LQ | £233,000 | 25/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 KEATS CLOSE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9TY | £182,000 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 27 HIGHLANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AU | £265,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 76 LONGLANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AQ | £185,000 | 20/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HIGHLANDS GROVE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0AJ | £285,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 HARE LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9EP | £125,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 MEADOW CHASE CRESCENT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0FA | £270,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 SHEEPLANDS GROVE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0AS | £193,300 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 77 HIGHLANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0AH | £196,000 | 05/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 KEATS CLOSE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9TY | £200,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 LONGLANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AG | £212,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 MEADOW CHASE CRESCENT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0FA | £270,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 MAYLANDS GROVE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0AN | £190,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 HIGHLANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0AH | £140,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 CLEVELANDS AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0AE | £245,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £265,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £208,690 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Barrow-in-Furness: £805/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Harrel Lane Terminus | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Hollyoake Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Roose | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Giselle | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Grange Bakery | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Barrow-in-Furness | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 6.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 149 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbarns Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 10 Jul 2013 |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2022 |
| Newbridge House PRU | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 16 Sep 2014 |
| Yarlside Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).