1 SAND CROFT
PENRITH, CUMBRIA CA11 8BB
£295,000
Property details
Floor area
184 m²
EPC rating
B
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£280,000 Aug 2018
Price per m²
£1,603/m²
Local average
£354,245 (-16.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,922 of 33,755)
Street crime
133 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Detached Modern Bungalow in a Good Size Site
- Desirable Cul-de-Sac Close to the Town Centre
- Living Room, Dining Room + Kitchen
- 3 Bedrooms + Bathroom with Mains Shower over the Bath
- Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Combi Boiler
- Fully Double Glazed
- Will Benefit from some Cosmetic Upgrading
- EPC Rate D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn right then left at the mini roundabouts. Head up Fell Lane and take the first left turn into Sand Croft. At the T-junction, turn left, follow the road tot he left, number 1 is at the head of the cul-de-sac.
Amenities Penrith - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A1 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band D.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a part glazed door to the:
Porch - Being glazed to three sides and having quarry tiled flooring and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. A glazed door opens into the:
Kitchen - 2.95m x 4.17m (9'8 x 13'8) - Fitted with oak fronted wall and base units and a wood block effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink and mixer tap and a tiled splash back. There is a built in electric double oven and a ceramic hob with a cooker hood above. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge. A built in airing cupboard housing a Worcester gas fired condensing boiler, providing the hot water and central heating as well as the hot water tank. There is a single radiator, a window looking out over the front garden, a glazed door to the hallway and a door to the:
Dining Room - 3.28m x 2.97m (10'9 x 9'9) - A double glazed window faces to the front, there is a double radiator and a broad opening to the:
Living Room - 3.89m x 5.46m + bay (12'9 x 17'11 + bay) - A double glazed box bay window faces to the rear. There is a double radiator, TV/satellite and telephone point. A door opens into the:
Hallway - A uPVC double glazed door and side window opens to the rear. There is a double radiator, a telephone point and large recessed cupboard with lights. A ceiling trap with a drop down ladder gives access to the insulated roof space.
Bedroom One - 4.17m x 3.38m (13'8 x 11'1) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear and there is a double radiator, satellite lead and a telephone point.
Bedroom Two - 2.97m x 3.38m (9'9 x 11'1) - A uPVC double glazed window looks out over the front garden and there is a single radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.07m x 2.67m (10'1 x 8'9) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear and there is a single radiator.
Bathroom - 1.96m x 2.46m (6'5 x 8'1) - Fitted with a contemporary white suite including a P-bath with waterproof panels around, an electric shower over and a clear screen around. There is a recessed shelved cupboard, a chrome heated towel radiator, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.
Outside - A tarmac drive gives off road parking and access to the:
Garage - Having an up and over door, light and power.
To the front of the bungalow is a good size garden to lawn with shrub borders, a flagged area to the front part and a gravelled area to one side with a raised central bed.
To each side of the bungalow is a broad flagged path to the rear where the garden is to lawn with shrub borders and a central bed.
Listed by
Penrith
Wilkes-Green & Hill Ltd
Reference: 53113950
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 11/03/2021
Current heating cost: £1,247/year
Potential heating cost: £1,150/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/08/2018 (7 years ago) | £280,000 | — |
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 22 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £160,000 | 27/01/2026 | Flat |
| Same street 24 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £367,000 | 02/06/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 49 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £490,000 | 11/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 18 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £164,000 | 06/11/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £413,000 | 11/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 4 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £330,000 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 47 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £425,000 | 25/01/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 5 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £380,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £385,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached |
| DAMSON HOUSE MEETING HOUSE LANE, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 7TR | £385,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £346,000 (9 sales)
Area average: £385,000 (1 sale)
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: 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 North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Precision Beauty | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Brentfield Way at Brent Gardens | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Maggie's Bakery | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Penrith Bus Stn Stand 6 | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Penrith (North Lakes) | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Penrith Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Langwathby | 3.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 133 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 18 Mar 2016 |
| Brunswick School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 15 Feb 2018 |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Ullswater Community College | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 25 May 2023 |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 28 Mar 2023 |
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