# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (LA4 5RJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 9 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE LA4 5RJ | | Price | £187,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £187,950 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,380/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,500 ### Recommendations - A3 (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0015-1201-5105-9247-0200) ## Description We are delighted to present for sale this beautifully maintained four-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace, offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Perfectly positioned for everyday convenience, the property is just a short walk from Lancaster Roads shopping amenities, including Sainsburys and Asda supermarkets, well-regarded primary and secondary schools, Morecambe Bay Medical Practice/Queen Victoria Surgery, and excellent transport links such as Morecambe Train Station and regular bus services. The generous layout begins with a welcoming entrance vestibule and hallway with staircase to the first floor. The ground floor features a bay-fronted lounge with a feature log burner, flowing seamlessly into the dining room creating an open-plan living space. A separate kitchen completes this level, with a four-compartment, seven-burner gas range cooker, ideal for family cooking. On the first floor, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a fully tiled three-piece bathroom suite, and a separate WC - an especially practical feature for families. The second floor is naturally bright, enhanced by a Velux window, and offers two additional double bedrooms. The property also benefits from a useful basement accessed via the kitchen, providing excellent storage. Externally, the property offers low maintenance Indian flagstone yard both front & rear, with the rear giving access into a rear alleyway from a timber gate. We feel this property is truly ready to move into, held to a high standard throughout. Perfect home for first time buyers and families seeking spacious and flexible living. Internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the space on offer. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/165708185/951377) - External - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/165708185/951378) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165708185/951379) - Lounge - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/165708185/951380) - Dining Room - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165708185/951381) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/165708185/951382) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/165708185/951383) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165708185/951384) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165708185/951385) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/165708185/951386) - Bedroom Two - ![Bathroom/WC](/listings/photos/165708185/951387) - Bathroom/WC - ![Bathroom/WC](/listings/photos/165708185/951388) - Bathroom/WC - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/165708185/951389) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/165708185/951390) - Bedroom Four - ![Second Floor Landing](/listings/photos/165708185/951391) - Second Floor Landing - ![Rear Yard](/listings/photos/165708185/951392) - Rear Yard - ![Rear Yard](/listings/photos/165708185/951393) - Rear Yard ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165708185/951394) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/165708185/951395) - EPC 2 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1961894 - **Address:** 9 South Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5RJ - **Certificate Issued:** 17/08/2004 - **Work Completed:** 22/07/2004 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RJ | £187,950 | 05/02/2026 | Terraced | | 9 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RJ | £99,500 | 11/08/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 BUXTON STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SR | £136,000 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced | | 15 BUXTON STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SR | £93,500 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced | | 16 DUDLEY STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SL | £119,500 | 14/11/2025 | Terraced | | 235 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5QR | £128,000 | 22/10/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 8 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RJ | £164,000 | 25/04/2025 | Semi-detached | | 46 ROSEBERY AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RU | £156,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 11 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RJ | £180,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, 29 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RJ | £215,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 191 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5QR | £147,500 | 22/06/2023 | Terraced | | 55 ROSEBERY AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RU | £132,000 | 15/06/2023 | Terraced | | 39 BUXTON STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SR | £108,000 | 16/05/2023 | Terraced | | 5 MAYLANDS SQUARE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RY | £143,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 24 MAYLANDS SQUARE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RY | £136,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 49 BUXTON STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SR | £112,500 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 15 CROFT STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SS | £120,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced | | 124 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5QN | £165,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced | | 6 DUDLEY STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SL | £95,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced | | 10 DUDLEY STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SL | £110,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | 37 BUXTON STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SR | £115,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | 38 ROSEBERY AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RU | £118,000 | 04/10/2022 | Terraced | | 15 NETHERLANDS ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SJ | £155,000 | 30/08/2022 | Terraced | | 207 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5QR | £155,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced | | 44 BUXTON STREET, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5SR | £90,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 1 SOUTH AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 5RJ | £84,000 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £160,750 (4 sales) **Area average:** £126,750 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £187,413 (30 Terraced, LA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lancaster). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £726/mo - **Realistic:** £807/mo - **Optimistic:** £888/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,480/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 39.1% - **10y growth:** 68.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Lancaster; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 18.9% - **10y growth (index):** 47.3% ## 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)