46 SAND CROFT
PENRITH, CUMBRIA CA11 8BB
£425,000
Property details
Floor area
147 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£460,000 Jul 2019
Price per m²
£2,891/m²
Local average
£357,180 (+19%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,922 of 33,755)
Street crime
133 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Large Detached Bungalow, Close to the Town Centre
- Spacious Accomodation, Over 1,550 Square Feet
- Enviable Views Across Penrith to the Lakeland Fell
- Large Living Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Dining Room
- 3 Double Bedrooms, En-Suite Shower Room + Bathroom
- Integral Double Garage with Automatic Doors
- Large Gardens to Three Sides with Excellent Views
- Energy Performance Rating E
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn right then left at the mini roundabouts, up Fell Lane. Take the first left turn into Sand Croft, number 46 is the first drive on the right.
Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 6 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 2 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Telephone is connected subject to BT. regulations.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band F
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a hardwood, double glazed door to the;
Porch - Being hardwood with a double glazed window to the front, a ceramic tiled floor and a single radiator. A hardwood double glazed door, with side window, leads to the;
Hall - 4.72mx1.52m (15'6x5'4) - Having a single radiator, telephone point, a recessed coat cupboard and a further recessed cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, hot water tank and shelves. A ceiling trap with drop down ladder gives access to the part boarded and insulated loft space.
Living Room - 4.88mx6.10m (16'x20'2) - A living flame gas fire is set in a marble hearth and back with a white surround. Hardwood framed double glazed windows face to two sides, with excellent views across Penrith to the Lakeland Fells. There is a double radiator, a single radiator, two wall light points and a TV aerial point.
Breakfast Kitchen - 3.63mx3.96m (11'11x13') - Fitted with a range of cream fronted wall and base units with a marble effect work surface incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink, mixer taps and a tiled splash back. The kitchen is equipped with a Bosch stainless steel electric double oven, a corner mounted electric hob with a cooker hood above, space for a dishwasher and space for a fridge. The floor is ceramic tiled and there is a single radiator, a TV aerial point and a hardwood double glazed window. An open doorway leads to the;
Dining Room - 3.30mx3.38m (10'10x11'11) - Having a hardwood frame double glazed window, a double radiator and telephone point. A door leads to the rear hall where there is a recessed cupboard and a door leading outside. There are double glazed, hardwood doors to the;
Conservatory - 2.59mx3.66m (8'6x12'6) - Being a hardwood frame on a dwarf wall with a polycarbonate roof and ceramic tiled floor and blinds to window and roof. There is a single radiator and a door to the front terrace. The conservatory enjoys superb open views across Penrith to the Lakeland Fells.
Bedroom One - 4.34mx3.66m (14'3x12'9) - Having built in oak fronted furniture with wardrobes, dressing table, drawer unit and a recessed wall unit. A hardwood framed double glazed window has lovely views to the Lakeland Fells and there are recessed halogen down lights, a telephone point and a single radiator. A door leads to the;
En Suite - 2.11mx1.55m (6'11x5'10) - Fitted with a contemporary, white toilet, wash basin with cupboard below and a quadrant shower enclosure with a Mira mains shower. The walls are fully tiled and there is a shaver socket, a chrome heated towel rail and a hardwood framed double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - 3.28mx2.77m (10'9x9'10) - Having built in wardrobes and dressing table, a hardwood frame, doubel glazed window to the rear and a single radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.25mx3.66m (10'8x12'8) - Having a hardwood frame, double glazed window to the rear and a single radiator.
Bathroom - 2.11mx2.16m (6'11x7'10) - Fitted with a pale cream three piece suite. The walls are fully tiled and there are two wall light points, a shaver socket/light, extractor fan. a hardwood frame double glazed window and a single radiator.
Stairs from the hall lead to the;
Study - 3.25mx2.74m (10'8x9'8) - Having a built in desk with drawer units and shelves. There is a single radiator, a telephone point a hardwood frame double glazed window and a door leading outside. Further doors leads to the garage and;
Utility Room - 2.11mx1.83m (6'11x6'7) - Having a stainless steel single drainer sink in a base unit with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. A hardwood frame, double glazed window faces to the rear and a door leads to the;
Cloakroom - Fitted with a white toilet, a single radiator and extractor fan.
Double Garage - 6.12mx6.10m (20'1x20'3) - Having two automatic up & over doors, light and power. There is a double glazed window.
Outside - The property is approached along a private gravel driveway to a large block paved parking and turning area giving access to the garage.
To the front is a gravelled terrace with railing around, raised shrub and flower bed and a block paved path to the front door, extending around the side.
To two sides of the house the garden is to lawn with a block paved path around.
Beyond the block paved area is a flower and shrub bed with a path to a lawn with a copper beech hedge having an opening to a large lawn with views to the Lakeland Fells.
Listed by
Penrith
Wilkes-Green & Hill Ltd
Reference: 51082322
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 10/07/2013
Current heating cost: £1,310/year
Potential heating cost: £846/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,200
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£100)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- High performance external doors (£3,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
14% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/07/2019 (6 years ago) | £460,000 | +13.6% |
| Sold | 09/07/2015 (10 years ago) | £405,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 22 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £160,000 | 27/01/2026 | Flat |
| FAIRWAY ARTHUR STREET, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 7TX | £552,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 24 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £367,000 | 02/06/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 49 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £490,000 | 11/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 18 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £164,000 | 06/11/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £413,000 | 11/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 4 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £330,000 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 47 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £425,000 | 25/01/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 5 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £380,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 3 LOWTHER STREET, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 7UW | £345,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £385,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached |
| CUILFAIL BEACON SQUARE, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8AJ | £475,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| DAMSON HOUSE MEETING HOUSE LANE, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 7TR | £385,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £346,000 (9 sales)
Area average: £439,250 (4 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: Detached. As of February 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 North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Brentfield Way at Brent Gardens | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Precision Beauty | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Penrith Bus Stn Stand 6 | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Maggie's Bakery | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Penrith (North Lakes) | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Penrith Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Langwathby | 3.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 133 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 18 Mar 2016 |
| Brunswick School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 15 Feb 2018 |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Ullswater Community College | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 25 May 2023 |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 28 Mar 2023 |
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 Semi-Detached House, Raiselands Croft, CA11 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).