Sold STC Flat

37 ANSON STREET

BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA14 1UZ

1 beds 1 baths 506 sq ft Listed 18 Oct 2023 (-980d)

£45,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (LA14 1UZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 37 ANSON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA14 1UZ |
| Price | £45,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 47 m² |
| Last sold | £38,000 May 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 19/09/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £613/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £400

### Recommendations
- G (£350 - £450)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1637-2321-1300-0740-0222)

## Description

**** **** Calling all landlords/investors.

We are pleased to bring to the market this lease hold first floor flat in a communal block on Anson Street, Barrow. Close to town centre, BAE, amenities, transport links and colleges. The property is ideal for the rental market or student let. The property comprises of communal entrance door with intercom to the flat, stairs leading to first floor, hallway leading to spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom and 1 double bedroom. The property benefits from central heating and double glazing. The property could be sold with tenant in situ.

**SERVICES** **** Gas, water, electric, drainage

**VESTIBULE** **** Double glazed door to

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Laminate flooring, doors to

**LOUNGE** **12' 9" x 12' 7" (3.89m x 3.86m)** Double glazed windows, laminate flooring, a radiator, a tv point and a door to kitchen

**KITCHEN** **** Double glazed window, fitted wall base drawer units with worktops to compliment, inset stainless steel sink unit  with taps, integrated oven, 4 ring hob with extractor oven, tiled splash area.

**BEDROOM** **1** **13' 6" x 9' 6" (4.14m x 2.91m)** Double glazed window and a radiator

**BATHROOM** **** Low level W.C, hand wash basin with taps, panel enclosed bath with shower over, tiled splash, tiled flooring

**VIEWING** **** Key accompanied.

Draft particular subject to client approval.

**AGENT** **NOTE** ****

In order to be able to purchase a property in the UK, all agents have a legal requirement to conduct identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under anti money laundering regulations. Ross Estate Agencies outsource this check to a third party and an additional charge to purchasers will apply. Please contact the office for more details.

## Property Photos

- ![FRONTAGE](/listings/photos/141010973/729726) - FRONTAGE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/141010973/729735) - LOUNGE
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/141010973/729737) - BEDROOM
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/141010973/729739) - KITCHEN
- ![FRONTAGE](/listings/photos/141010973/729743) - FRONTAGE
- ![FRONTAGE](/listings/photos/141010973/729757) - FRONTAGE

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/141010973/729759) - EPC Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 37 ANSON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1UZ | £38,000 | 07/05/2024 | Flat |

## 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] 32 ANSON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1UZ | £40,000 | 16/03/2023 | Flat |
| 41 TAY COURT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1YQ | £39,995 | 16/01/2023 | Flat |
| 21A BATH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 1NL | £44,000 | 24/08/2022 | Flat |
| 19 CRAVEN PARK COURT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 1UX | £59,000 | 28/01/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £40,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £47,665 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £72,380 (5 Flat, LA14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -37.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £859/mo
- **Realistic:** £954/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,049/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Barrow-in-Furness (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 2.12% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £119,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,400

*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:** £957/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 54.7%
- **10y growth:** 176.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.6%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

47 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£38,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£957/m²

Local average

£72,380 (-37.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (745 of 33,755)

Street crime

331 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Calling All Landlords/Investors
Lease Hold First Floor Flat
Communal Block On Anson Street
Close To Town Centre, BAE, Colleges
Hallway, Lounge
Kitchen, Bathroom
Central Heating, Double Glazing
Could Be Sold With Tenant In Situ
Ideal Addition To Rental Portfolio
Council Tax Band A

Additional details

Parking: On street

Description

** Calling all landlords/investors.
We are pleased to bring to the market this lease hold first floor flat in a communal block on Anson Street, Barrow. Close to town centre, BAE, amenities, transport links and colleges. The property is ideal for the rental market or student let. The property comprises of communal entrance door with intercom to the flat, stairs leading to first floor, hallway leading to spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom and 1 double bedroom. The property benefits from central heating and double glazing. The property could be sold with tenant in situ.

SERVICES Gas, water, electric, drainage

VESTIBULE Double glazed door to

ENTRANCE HALL Laminate flooring, doors to

LOUNGE 12' 9" x 12' 7" (3.89m x 3.86m) Double glazed windows, laminate flooring, a radiator, a tv point and a door to kitchen

KITCHEN Double glazed window, fitted wall base drawer units with worktops to compliment, inset stainless steel sink unit with taps, integrated oven, 4 ring hob with extractor oven, tiled splash area.

BEDROOM 1 13' 6" x 9' 6" (4.14m x 2.91m) Double glazed window and a radiator

BATHROOM Low level W.C, hand wash basin with taps, panel enclosed bath with shower over, tiled splash, tiled flooring

VIEWING Key accompanied.

Draft particular subject to client approval.

AGENT NOTE **
In order to be able to purchase a property in the UK, all agents have a legal requirement to conduct identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under anti money laundering regulations. Ross Estate Agencies outsource this check to a third party and an additional charge to purchasers will apply. Please contact the office for more details.

Listed by

Barrow In Furness

W.G. ROSS & COMPANY LIMITED

Reference: 141010973

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/09/2023

Expiry date: 19/09/2033

Current heating cost: £613/year

Potential heating cost: £527/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £400

Recommendations

Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/05/2024 (2 years ago)	£38,000	—

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 32 ANSON STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1UZ	£40,000	16/03/2023	Flat
41 TAY COURT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA14 1YQ	£39,995	16/01/2023	Flat
21A BATH STREET, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 1NL	£44,000	24/08/2022	Flat
19 CRAVEN PARK COURT, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA14 1UX	£59,000	28/01/2022	Flat

Street average: £40,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £47,665 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 54.7%

10y growth 176.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -7.4%

5y (index) 6.8%

10y (index) 45.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £859/mo

Realistic £954/mo

Optimistic £1,049/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Barrow-in-Furness: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Queens Hotel	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Queens Head Hotel	0.1 miles
Shop	Iceland	0.2 miles
Shop	Halfords Autocentre	0.3 miles
Train station	Barrow-in-Furness	0.5 miles
Train station	Roose	1.7 miles
Hospital	Unknown	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	149
Public order	45
Shoplifting	32
Criminal damage and arson	26
Other theft	18
Burglary	16
Anti-social behaviour	13
Drugs	13
Vehicle crime	8
Other crime	4
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	331

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Brisbane Park Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2024
St James' CofE Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2012
Hindpool Nursery School	Nursery	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Furness College	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Ramsden Infant School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 25 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 2.12%

Max investor price (0.8%) £119,250

Target investor price (1%) £95,400

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).