# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CA1 2SF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 55 WOOD STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND CA1 2SF | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £193,000 May 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,842/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £44,523 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0271-1211-2005-0635-0704) ## Description GUIDE PRICE £185,000+ FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 3RD APRIL 2025 AT THE HALSTON HOTEL, CARLISLE - For bidding registration, please visit auctionhousecumbria.co.uk - A detached family house occupying a generous, corner garden plot in a no-through road on the east side of the City with easy access to the M6 at junction 43. In need of some modernisation but offers good family accommodation with two reception rooms and four bedrooms. Detached house with garage and generous garden A detached family house occupying a generous, corner garden plot in a no-through road on the east side of the City with easy access to the M6 at junction 43. The property is in need of some modernisation but offers good family accommodation with two reception rooms and four bedrooms. **What3words location ///silk.dizzy.doll** **Ground Floor** Entrance Hal Sitting Room 16'9 x 15' Dining Room 13'9 x 13'3 Kitchen 12' x 11'3 Shower Room/Utility 10'6 x 9'3 **First Floor** Bedroom 15'9 x 11'3 Bedroom 12'3 x 10'6 Bedroom 15'9 x 10'3 Bathroom 12' x 10'6 Bedroom 13' x 12'9 **Outside** Generous, corner garden plot - see the title plan - with lawns to sides and rear, patio and side drive to detached timber garage. **Tenure:** See Legal Pack **EPC Rating:** TBC **Administration Fee:** £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts. **Disbursements:** Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion. ## Property Photos - ![DJI 0046 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257091) - DJI 0046 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6391 T202503041014.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257092) - IMG 6391 T202503041014.jpg - ![IMG 6499 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257093) - IMG 6499 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6500 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257094) - IMG 6500 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6501 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257095) - IMG 6501 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6502 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257096) - IMG 6502 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6504 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257097) - IMG 6504 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6506 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257098) - IMG 6506 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6507 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257099) - IMG 6507 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6505 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257100) - IMG 6505 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6503 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257101) - IMG 6503 T202503041021.jpg - ![DJI 0049 T202503041021.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257102) - DJI 0049 T202503041021.jpg - ![IMG 6395 T202503041014.jpeg](/listings/photos/158955311/257103) - IMG 6395 T202503041014.jpeg - ![IMG 6394 T202503041014.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257104) - IMG 6394 T202503041014.jpg - ![IMG 6393 T202503041014.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257105) - IMG 6393 T202503041014.jpg - ![IMG 6390 T202503041014.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257106) - IMG 6390 T202503041014.jpg - ![IMG 6397 T202503041014.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257107) - IMG 6397 T202503041014.jpg - ![2D Plan 1 T202503041013.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257108) - 2D Plan 1 T202503041013.jpg - ![Titlepl T202503041013.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257109) - Titlepl T202503041013.jpg ## Floorplans - ![2D Plan 1 T202503041013.jpg](/listings/photos/158955311/257110) - 2D Plan 1 T202503041013.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 55 WOOD STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2SF | £193,000 | 08/05/2025 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 38 EDEN PARK CRESCENT, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2UF | £225,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached | | 6 BROADOAKS GRANGE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2TA | £185,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 468 WARWICK ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA1 2SB | £269,250 | 15/09/2022 | Detached | | 4 WAVELL DRIVE, ROSEHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2SE | £630,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 WOOD STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2SF | £135,000 | 29/11/2021 | Detached | | CALDBECK WARWICK ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 2UA | £270,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £285,708 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £231,968 (17 Detached, CA1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -20.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £856/mo - **Realistic:** £951/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,046/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:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,100 *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:** £1,069/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.7% - **10y growth:** 24.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.5% - **10y growth (index):** 56.4% ## 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)