Sold STC Semi-detached

12 FINCH CLOSE

CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND CA1 2WB

2 beds 1 baths 69 m² Listed 28 May 2024 (-746d)

£155,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£147,500 Dec 2024

Local average

£182,976 (-15.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,210 of 33,755)

Street crime

304 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Gorgeous Semi Detached Property
  • Great Position - Tucked Away In A Cul-De-Sac
  • Good Size Driveway, Detached Garage With Gated Access
  • Well Laid Out Conservatory Extending The Ground Floor Accommodation Nicely
  • Pleasant Rear Garden Which Is Relatively Private
  • Perfect For That First Step Onto The Housing Ladder
  • No Onward Chain Hassles
  • QUOTE AP0121

Additional details

Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

Welcome to 12 Finch Close, an impeccably maintained two-bedroom, semi-detached home nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac. This charming abode represents the ideal acquisition for the discerning first-time buyer eager to ascend the property ladder or those wishing to downsize. QUOTE AP0121
Upon arrival, the residence greets you with a generous driveway offering ample parking. The secure gated access ensures privacy and leads to a standalone garage, perfect for additional storage or securing your vehicle away from the elements.
The interior of the property boasts an inviting and attractive main living room, a space that exudes warmth and comfort, ideal for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. 
The well-appointed kitchen, designed with practicality in mind, comes equipped with all the necessities to inspire culinary exploits.
Further enhancing the living space is a sun-drenched conservatory, which opens out to the landscaped rear garden, which promises to be a haven of peace throughout the changing seasons.
On the first floor, there are two attractively presented bedrooms and a particularly well-appointed shower room.
Set in a super convenient location, 12 Finch Close benefits from the close proximity to a myriad of local amenities, ensuring that all your day-to-day needs are within easy reach. Whether it’s shopping, dining, or leisure, this property's advantageous situation caters to a convenient and enjoyable lifestyle.
Poised to capture the hearts of those embarking on their homeownership journey or seeking a more manageable dwelling, this gem of a property is a must-see. Arrange your viewing today and step into your future at 12 Finch Close.
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure - Freehold.
Misrepresentation Act 1967 - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All electrical appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.
 

Listed by

North West

exp world uk limited

Reference: 148444727

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/12/2024 (1 year ago) £147,500

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
88 MERITH AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2TP £110,000 12/01/2026 Semi-detached
55 RIVERSIDE WAY, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2DZ £130,000 28/11/2025 Semi-detached
18 RIVERSIDE WAY, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2DZ £130,000 30/10/2023 Semi-detached
62 MERITH AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2TP £95,000 26/05/2023 Semi-detached
11 FALCON MEWS, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2WE £142,500 11/05/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 9 FINCH CLOSE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2WB £110,000 14/04/2023 Terraced
120 ENNERDALE AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2TR £135,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
7 VICTORIA ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2UE £130,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
63A WALKMILL CRESCENT, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2WF £178,000 20/10/2022 Semi-detached
61A WALKMILL CRESCENT, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2WF £140,000 30/08/2022 Semi-detached
2 MERITH AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2TP £80,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached
14 RIVERSIDE WAY, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2DZ £67,500 07/06/2022 Semi-detached
13 WILLOW PARK, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2UB £98,000 17/05/2022 Semi-detached
38 MERITH AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2TP £88,000 13/05/2022 Semi-detached
11 VICTORIA ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2UE £90,000 13/05/2022 Semi-detached
35 WILLOW PARK, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2UB £80,000 11/05/2022 Semi-detached
19 FALCON MEWS, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2WE £115,000 10/05/2022 Semi-detached
29 RIVERSIDE WAY, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2DZ £220,000 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
84 MERITH AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2TP £72,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
94 MERITH AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2TP £74,500 24/03/2022 Semi-detached
27 WILLOW PARK, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2UB £99,950 22/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 15 FINCH CLOSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2WB £120,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £115,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £113,773 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 45.2%
10y growth 45.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 24.5%
10y (index) 66.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £856/mo
Realistic £951/mo
Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Botch Ave in 0.2 miles
Bus stop Merith Avenue In 0.2 miles
Shop Lidl 0.3 miles
Shop Benfield Dacia 0.4 miles
University University of Cumbria 0.6 miles
Train station Carlisle 1.0 miles
Hospital Eden Valley Hospice 1.7 miles
Train station Wetheral 3.0 miles
Hospital Brampton War Memorial Hospital 7.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 135
Public order 32
Drugs 27
Shoplifting 23
Other theft 20
Criminal damage and arson 19
Anti-social behaviour 13
Burglary 9
Other crime 8
Vehicle crime 8
Possession of weapons 4
Bicycle theft 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 304

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
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Primary 0.2 miles Good — 13 Dec 2017
Norman Street Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 6 Jan 2019
Brook Street Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 6 Mar 2012
Richard Rose Central Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 9 Oct 2022
St John Henry Newman Catholic School Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 14 Jul 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,875
Target investor price (1%) £95,100
  • 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).