# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CA2 6JY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 251 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND CA2 6JY |
| Price | £135,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £135,500 May 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/02/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,165/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,520

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2711-1111-8119-1724-3341)

## Description

This property is a spacious, three bedroom semi detached family home situated in a popular residential location, overlooking Morton Academy to the Western outskirts of the City. Occupying a generous plot with a large rear garden, this property offers plenty of potential, although it does require cosmetic refurbishment. Ideal for those looking to get on to the property ladder or growing families. Accommodation comprises Entrance into Hallway, Large Lounge, Modern Fitted Dining Kitchen. To the first floor there are Three Double Bedrooms and the Bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. Externally there is a driveway, garage, front and rear gardens. The property is being sold with no ongoing chain. Internal viewing is strongly advised.

In through the uPVC front door to:

Entrance Hallway

Thermostat for the central heating, radiator, doors to the modern fitted dining kitchen and the lounge.

Lounge 21' 4'' x 11' 3'' (6.50m x 3.43m)

Good sized lounge with a living flame coal effect gas fire with marble inset, hearth and wooden feature surround, T.V. and telephone points, broadband connection, two single radiators, uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear of the property, door into:

Modern Fitted Dining Kitchen 14' 8'' x 10' 2'' (4.47m x 3.10m)

A modern fitted dining kitchen with a range of base and wall units, complementary worktop surface, stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap above, space for a cooker with gas point, double radiator, plumbing for a washing machine, understairs cupboard, further cupboard with shelving, double radiator, two uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear of the property, uPVC door leading outside.

From Entrance Hallway upstairs to:

First Floor Landing

uPVC double glazed window to the side of the property. Access to the loft, doors to all three bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One 11' 2'' x 11' 2'' (3.40m x 3.40m)

Double bedroom with a built in cupboard, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the front of the property.

Bedroom Two 11' 2'' x 9' 8'' (3.40m x 2.94m)

Double bedroom with a built in cupboard housing the Worcester Bosch combination boiler, further built in cupboard, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear of the property.

Bedroom Three 11' 8'' x 6' 10'' (3.55m x 2.08m)

Double bedroom with a radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the side of the property.

Bathroom 7' 7'' x 5' 6'' (2.31m x 1.68m)

White three piece bathroom suite, Mira Zest shower over the bath, WC, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator, two frosted uPVC double glazed windows to the rear of the property.

Outside

To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off street parking, leading to double doors opening inwards as the driveway continues down the side of the property leading to the garage and there is a garden laid to lawn. To the rear there is a large mature garden.

Services

Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. uPVC double glazing. Freehold. Council Tax Band B.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/131125433/593168) - Energy Performance Certificate

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7962304
- **Address:** 251 Wigton Road, CARLISLE, CA2 6JY
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2011
- **Work Completed:** 27/01/2011
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7350897
- **Address:** 251 Wigton Road, CARLISLE, CA2 6JY
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/05/2010
- **Work Completed:** 05/04/2010
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6764607
- **Address:** 251 Wigton Road, CARLISLE, CA2 6JY
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/08/2009
- **Work Completed:** 23/07/2009
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 251 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6JY | £135,500 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 MOSSRIGG, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6PN | £200,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 CASTLERIGG DRIVE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6PG | £125,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 219 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6JY | £185,500 | 05/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 255 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6JY | £120,000 | 16/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 235 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6JY | £130,000 | 13/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 205 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6JY | £200,000 | 18/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 47 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6NH | £165,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 93 CASTLERIGG DRIVE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6PG | £110,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 BURNRIGG, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6QH | £112,500 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 86 CASTLERIGG DRIVE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6PF | £177,500 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 205 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6JY | £155,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 MOSSRIGG, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6PN | £95,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 DEE CLOSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6SD | £225,000 | 23/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 ELLESMERE WAY, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6LZ | £142,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 GLENDALE RISE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6NJ | £175,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WESTRIGG ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6LE | £145,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 74 CASTLERIGG DRIVE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6PF | £80,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 GLENDALE RISE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6NJ | £130,000 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 WESTRIGG ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6LD | £115,900 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GLENDALE RISE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6NJ | £165,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 240 STONEGARTH, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 6PH | £100,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 206 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6JZ | £185,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ATHOLL GROVE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6SL | £156,600 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 CASTLERIGG DRIVE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6PF | £115,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 6NH | £123,000 | 09/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £158,100 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £142,125 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £167,155 (65 Semi-detached, CA2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.2%

## 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):** £588/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.7% (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:** £1,646/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18.3%
- **10y growth:** 34.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 66.9%

## Flood risk

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

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