# 3 bedroom character property for sale (FY5 5AU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | NORWOOD, TARN ROAD, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, LANCASHIRE FY5 5AU |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 112 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 Apr 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** A
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 16/06/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £503/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9700-3532-0422-2196-3623)

## Description

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall    With wooden door to the front, spindle staircase, double glazed leaded window to the side, double panelled radiator, delft rack, and feature internal stained glass window.   Telephone point.

Second Reception Room/Play Room    4.11m x 3.70m (13'6" x 12'2") Measured into bay.  With feature brick fireplace with basket style electric fire.  TV aerial point, double glazed leaded bay window, double panelled radiator, coved ceiling and feature beam.  Latched cottage style door.

Lounge  5.18m x 3.81m (17'0" x 12'6")  Measured into bay.  With feature 'Inglenook' fireplace with tiled hearth, feature beam mantle and electric basket style fire.  Two double panelled radiators, feature original brick walls to alcoves, beamed ceiling and double glazed leaded bay window.  TV aerial point.  Latched cottage style door.

Fitted Kitchen    4.83m x 2.82m (15'8" x 9'2")     A range of newly fitted quality cream cottage style base and wall units with feature lighting, 'Welsh' dresser style display unit with plate rack and storage baskets.  Pull-out larder cupboard, integral dishwasher, integral automatic washing machineand space for double fridge freezer.  Feature 'Aga' range incorproating electric double oven with grill, plate warmer, 5 ring gas hob unit and griddle. 'Belfast' sink unit with feature mixer tap over and tiled splash backs.  Tiled floor and feature spot lighting.  Latch cottage style door.  Open plan to:-

Family Room    3.98m x 3.72m (13'1" x 12'2")     With double glazed leaded windows to side and rear, beamed ceiling, gas combination boiler and stable door to the rear.  

First Floor

Split Level Landing With loft access to part boarded extensive loft space.

Bedroom 1    4.11m x 3.73m (13'6" x 12'3")   Measured to the rear of fitted wardrobes with built in dressing shelf.  Double glazed leaded window, picture rail, TV aerial point and double panelled radiator.  

Bedroom 2    4.45m x 3.71m (12'0" x 13'10")   To the rear of a range of fitted wardrobes.  Double panelled radiator, beamed ceiling, double glazed leaded window and telephone point.  Latched cottage door.

Landing (at Split) 

Bathroom   Incorporating newly fitted modern three piece white suite comprising inset bath with centre taps and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w.c.  Tiled walls and single glazed window.  Sloping ceiling and tiled floor.  Ladder radiator.  

Bedroom 3    2.89m x 2.41m (9'6" x 7'11")   With double glazed leaded window, double panelled radiator, feature panelled sloping ceiling and TV aerial point.  Latched cottage style door.

Outside

Front Garden   The front of the property is mostly laid to Lakeland slate paving with flower beds, mature shrubs and trees.  Enclosed by hedging and walling.  Feature 'Lych-gate' access.

Rear Garden    To the rear of the property there is a lawned garden with outside lighting, Lakeland slate paved patio area and path, enclosed by hedging, tree and walling.  Driveway with double gated feature 'Lych-gate' access leading to:-

Detached Garage   With up and over door and personal door.  Power and light is laid on and garage incorporates a work bench area with storage units.

The information within these particulars has been prepared for your information and all measurements are approximate.  Village Estate's has tried to make sure that these particulars are accurate, however this cannot be guaranteed and does not form part of any contract.    We have not tested any appliances and/or systems at this property and cannot guarantee their working order or fit for their purpose.  We would recommend homebuyers to check this and all information we provide by yourself or your advisors. It should not be inferred that any items shown within the photographs are included in the sale.

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NORWOOD TARN ROAD, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, WYRE, LANCASHIRE, FY5 5AU | £240,000 | 10/04/2006 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 2A TARN ROAD, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, WYRE, LANCASHIRE, FY5 5AU | £300,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| BAYCOURT LINKS GATE, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, WYRE, LANCASHIRE, FY5 5JX | £2,150,000 | 24/06/2022 | Other |

**Street average:** £300,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £2,150,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £228,833 (9 Other, FY5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +20.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wyre). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £653/mo
- **Realistic:** £726/mo
- **Optimistic:** £799/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Daleford Close, FY5 | £975/mo | 3 | 0.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Lancaster Avenue, FY5 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coniston Avenue, FY5 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lancaster Avenue, FY5 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Rossendale Avenue North, FY5 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Hargreaves Street, FY5 | £925/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Chichester Close, FY5 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Maisonette, Kincraig Place, FY2 | £800/mo | 3 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £909/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £91,300

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £913/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 25.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-286/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,455/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -74.6%
- **10y growth:** -12.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wyre; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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