4 CASTLE DALE
KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA9 7BG
£285,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
89 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£287,000 Sep 2024
Price per m²
£3,202/m²
Local average
£264,229 (+7.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,707 of 33,755)
Street crime
159 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Extended End Terraced House
- Versatile Accommodation
- 4 Bedrooms (or 3 Bedrooms + 2nd Reception Room)
- Ground Floor WC
- Beautifully Presented
- Off Road Parking
- Generous Gardens
- Highly Sought After Location
- Council Tax Band: C
- Tenure: Freehold
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Directions
For Satnav users enter: LA9 7BG
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Location
Castle Dale is a peaceful cul-de-sac, situated within the highly sought-after Castle estate. Conveniently located nearby is a convenience store, cricket and football recreational grounds and The Castle Green Hotel with a swimming pool and gym. The town centre can be reached by foot or local bus route, where there are a range of independent retailers, banks and supermarkets. A short walk away is the famous Kendal Castle ruins, for picturesque strolls with family and friends.
Description
This superb family home is approached via off road parking for two cars. The front door opens into a vestibule with stairs leading to the first floor, and a door into the lounge. The lounge is a generous size reception space, bathed in natural sunlight from a front aspect window. The room is well appointed with a gas fire, neutral décor, carpets and a feature wallpaper, which continues through to the adjoining dining area. Located of the dining area is a second reception room or ground floor bedroom, which provides excellent proportions for a double bed and freestanding wardrobes.
Also on the ground floor is the kitchen, equipped with a wide range of storage and a contrasting two-sided worktop. Fitted within the worktop is a one and a half sink drainer with mixer tap and a four ring gas hob with extractor hood over and electric double oven/grill below. Integrated within the units is a fridge/freezer, with undercounter space for an additional fridge or freezer and plumbing available for a washing machine. An external door provides access round to the rear garden and front drive. An inner hall between the dining area and kitchen leads to a useful cloakroom with WC, pedestal basin and access to an under stairs storage cupboard.
The first floor accommodation comprises of three bedrooms and a bathroom. There are two generous size double bedrooms with contrasting outlooks and a third bedroom overlooking the rear garden. The bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite which includes a bath with wall mounted electric shower, WC and pedestal basin, surrounded by full height tiling.
Outside, to the rear of the property, there is a generous sized lawn garden with established borders housing a variety of colourful shrubs and bushes and a paved patio for alfresco dining and relaxing. There is an 8ft x 14ft shed at the bottom of the garden.
Tenure
Freehold
Services
Mains gas, electric and water
Listed by
Kendal
Poole Townsend
Reference: 148021178
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 14/05/2024
Expiry date: 13/05/2034
Current heating cost: £1,207/year
Potential heating cost: £1,017/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11597212
Property Details
Street: 4 Castle Dale
Town: KENDAL
Postcode: LA9 7BG
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 30/01/2017
Work Completed: 06/04/2016
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 | 27/09/2024 (1 year ago) | £287,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A LARCH GROVE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 6AU | £190,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 LARCH GROVE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 6AU | £170,000 | 16/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 CASTLE RISE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7BQ | £285,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 LARCH GROVE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 6AU | £234,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 26 LOWTHER PARK, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 6RS | £240,000 | 19/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 CASTLE OVAL, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7BD | £300,000 | 27/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 CASTLE RISE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7BQ | £250,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 2 CASTLE DALE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7BG | £212,000 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 CASTLE OVAL, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7BD | £260,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 1 CASTLE DALE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7BG | £206,000 | 08/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 94 CASTLE GROVE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7BE | £220,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 8 SILVERDALE DRIVE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 6RP | £213,000 | 23/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £209,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £236,200 (10 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: Terraced. As of April 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 Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Willow Drive (N bound) | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Valley Drive at no. 12 | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Castle Stores | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | EK Motor Factors | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Kendal | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Oxenholme Lake District | 1.3 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria | 12.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 159 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Park School | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Heron Hill Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2014 |
| Sandgate School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 12 Nov 2012 |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2014 |
| Stramongate Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 7 Mar 2011 |
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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).