Sold STC Semi-detached

27 ABBOTSMEAD APPROACH

BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA13 0BS

3 beds 1 baths Listed 5 Nov 2025 (-222d)

£165,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 27 ABBOTSMEAD APPROACH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA13 0BS |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £160,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

**** **** We are pleased to bring to the market this semi-detached family home in the sought after location close to local amenities, transport links, schools, etc.  The property is in need of updating and is being sold with vacant possession.  The property comprises of entrance hallway leading to an open plan spacious lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a 4-piece suite family bathroom.  The property benefits from central heating, double glazing, gardens to front and rear, with access to a separate garage, viewing is recommended.

**SERVICES** **** **** Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone, Drainage

**LOCATION** **** ****

**FRONTAGE** **** **** Access gate to front garden with lawned area, plants, shrubs and double glazed door

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Double glazed windows, radiator, under stairs storage, stairs to 1st floor and door to

**LOUNGE** **** **11' 1" x 13' 5" (3.39m x 4.09m)** Double glazed bay window, radiator, feature fire surround with coal effect fire and open archway to

**DINING** **ROOM** **** **11' 1" x 8' 4" (3.40m x 2.56m)** Double glazed patio doors, breakfast bar with glass display units and open to

**KITCHEN** **10' 5" x 11' 5" (3.19m x 3.49m)** Double glazed window, double glazed door, white fitted wall base drawer units with worktops to compliment, inset circular stainless steel sink with drainer, mixer taps, integrated double oven, 4-ring hob with extractor over, fridge, freezer, plumbing for washer, tiled splash, breakfast bar with glass display unit with spotlight lighting

**LANDING** **** **** Access to loft, storage cupboard and doors to

**BEDROOM** **1** **11' 1" x 10' 10" (3.40m x 3.32m)** Double glazed window and radiator

**BEDROOM** **2** **10' 9" x 10' 11" (3.30m x 3.35m)** Double glazed window and radiator

**BEDROOM** **3** **10' 11" x 7' 6" (3.33m x 2.31m)** Double glazed window, radiator, storage cupboard (boiler)

**BATHROOM** **** **** Double glazed frosted window, 4-piece suite low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin with taps, panelled enclosed corner bath with taps, corner shower cubicle with shower, tiled walls and tiled flooring

**GARAGE** **** **** Up and over door (on the image white garage door 3rd from the end)

**GARDEN** **** **** Rear enclosed mature garden with plants, shrubs, trees, lawned area, paved seating area and rear access gate to the garage

**AGENCY** **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.

Anti-Money Laundering checks cost - £25.00 + VAT ** This is non refundable once the AML check has been carried out **

## Property Photos

- ![FRONTAGE](/listings/photos/169004489/592701) - FRONTAGE
- ![LOUNGE ](/listings/photos/169004489/592704) - LOUNGE 
- ![DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/169004489/592709) - DINING ROOM 
- ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/169004489/592718) - KITCHEN 
- ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/169004489/592731) - BEDROOM 1
- ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/169004489/592740) - BATHROOM 
- ![GARDEN ](/listings/photos/169004489/592747) - GARDEN 
- ![HALLWAY ](/listings/photos/169004489/592750) - HALLWAY 
- ![LOUNGE ](/listings/photos/169004489/592753) - LOUNGE 
- ![HALLWAY ](/listings/photos/169004489/592755) - HALLWAY 
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/169004489/592758) - LOUNGE
- ![DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/169004489/592760) - DINING ROOM 
- ![DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/169004489/592762) - DINING ROOM 
- ![DINING ROOM ](/listings/photos/169004489/592764) - DINING ROOM 
- ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/169004489/592766) - KITCHEN 
- ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/169004489/592768) - BEDROOM 1
- ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/169004489/592773) - BEDROOM 2
- ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/169004489/592779) - BEDROOM 2
- ![BEDROOM 3](/listings/photos/169004489/592787) - BEDROOM 3
- ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/169004489/592799) - BATHROOM 
- ![GARDEN ](/listings/photos/169004489/592806) - GARDEN 
- ![GARDEN ](/listings/photos/169004489/592817) - GARDEN 
- ![FRONTAGE](/listings/photos/169004489/592830) - FRONTAGE
- ![GARAGE ](/listings/photos/169004489/592837) - GARAGE

## Floorplans

- ![Virtual Floor Pla...](/listings/photos/169004489/592848) - Virtual Floor Pla...

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 ABBOTSMEAD APPROACH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0BS | £160,000 | 09/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NR | £180,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 161 FLASS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0FB | £242,500 | 23/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 5 MINSTER LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NY | £140,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MORTON CLOSE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0GT | £190,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 BROW AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9DN | £158,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 PRIORS PATH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9PW | £210,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 MORTON CLOSE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0GT | £185,000 | 04/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 37 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NR | £125,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NR | £155,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 ABBOTSMEAD APPROACH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0BS | £143,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 HEAD MEADOW, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9HP | £187,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 PRIORS PATH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9PW | £105,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NW | £250,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 132 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NU | £233,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NW | £185,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BROW AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9DN | £117,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 157 FLASS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0FB | £210,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NR | £130,000 | 02/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 51 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NS | £120,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 130 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NU | £211,500 | 27/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 31 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NR | £150,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £143,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £174,200 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £220,389 (23 Semi-detached, LA13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.1%

## 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 Barrow-in-Furness (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £633/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 Semi-Detached House, Barrow In Furness, LA13 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, North Row, LA13 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £495/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.4%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.2%
- **10y growth:** 63.5%

## 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)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

FRONTAGE LOUNGE DINING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM GARDEN HALLWAY LOUNGE HALLWAY LOUNGE DINING ROOM DINING ROOM DINING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BATHROOM GARDEN GARDEN FRONTAGE GARAGE

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Last sold

£160,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£220,389 (-25.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,374 of 33,755)

Street crime

145 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Semi-Detached Family Home
Hallway, Open Plan Living
3 Bedrooms
Central Heating, Double Glazing
Separate Garage To Rear
In Need Of Modernising
Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen
4-Piece Suite Family Bathroom
Gardens To Front/Rear
Council Tax Band B

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** We are pleased to bring to the market this semi-detached family home in the sought after location close to local amenities, transport links, schools, etc. The property is in need of updating and is being sold with vacant possession. The property comprises of entrance hallway leading to an open plan spacious lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a 4-piece suite family bathroom. The property benefits from central heating, double glazing, gardens to front and rear, with access to a separate garage, viewing is recommended.

SERVICES Gas, Electric, Water, Telephone, Drainage

LOCATION

FRONTAGE Access gate to front garden with lawned area, plants, shrubs and double glazed door

ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed windows, radiator, under stairs storage, stairs to 1st floor and door to

LOUNGE 11' 1" x 13' 5" (3.39m x 4.09m) Double glazed bay window, radiator, feature fire surround with coal effect fire and open archway to

DINING ROOM 11' 1" x 8' 4" (3.40m x 2.56m) Double glazed patio doors, breakfast bar with glass display units and open to

KITCHEN 10' 5" x 11' 5" (3.19m x 3.49m) Double glazed window, double glazed door, white fitted wall base drawer units with worktops to compliment, inset circular stainless steel sink with drainer, mixer taps, integrated double oven, 4-ring hob with extractor over, fridge, freezer, plumbing for washer, tiled splash, breakfast bar with glass display unit with spotlight lighting

LANDING Access to loft, storage cupboard and doors to

BEDROOM 1 11' 1" x 10' 10" (3.40m x 3.32m) Double glazed window and radiator

BEDROOM 2 10' 9" x 10' 11" (3.30m x 3.35m) Double glazed window and radiator

BEDROOM 3 10' 11" x 7' 6" (3.33m x 2.31m) Double glazed window, radiator, storage cupboard (boiler)

BATHROOM Double glazed frosted window, 4-piece suite low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin with taps, panelled enclosed corner bath with taps, corner shower cubicle with shower, tiled walls and tiled flooring

GARAGE Up and over door (on the image white garage door 3rd from the end)

GARDEN Rear enclosed mature garden with plants, shrubs, trees, lawned area, paved seating area and rear access gate to the garage

AGENCY 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.

Anti-Money Laundering checks cost - £25.00 + VAT This is non refundable once the AML check has been carried out **

Listed by

Barrow In Furness

W.G. ROSS & COMPANY LIMITED

Reference: 169004489

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£160,000	—

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
11 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NR	£180,000	17/12/2025	Semi-detached
161 FLASS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0FB	£242,500	23/10/2025	Semi-detached
5 MINSTER LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NY	£140,000	28/03/2025	Semi-detached
21 MORTON CLOSE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0GT	£190,000	01/12/2023	Semi-detached
10 BROW AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9DN	£158,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
13 PRIORS PATH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9PW	£210,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
3 MORTON CLOSE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0GT	£185,000	04/10/2023	Semi-detached
37 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NR	£125,000	26/05/2023	Semi-detached
35 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9NR	£155,000	19/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 19 ABBOTSMEAD APPROACH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 0BS	£143,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
3 HEAD MEADOW, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA13 9HP	£187,000	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
8 PRIORS PATH, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9PW	£105,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
42 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NW	£250,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
132 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NU	£233,000	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
26 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NW	£185,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
25 BROW AVENUE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9DN	£117,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
157 FLASS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 0FB	£210,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
21 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NR	£130,000	02/12/2021	Semi-detached
51 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NS	£120,000	02/11/2021	Semi-detached
130 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NU	£211,500	27/10/2021	Semi-detached
31 FRIARS LANE, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA13 9NR	£150,000	15/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £143,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £174,200 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.2%

10y growth 63.5%

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

1y (index) 0.7%

5y (index) 24.5%

10y (index) 66.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £856/mo

Realistic £951/mo

Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Barrow-in-Furness: £633/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LA13 0BS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Gleaston Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Priors Path	0.1 miles
Train station	Roose	0.2 miles
Shop	Giselle	0.3 miles
Shop	Abbey Blinds	1.0 miles
Train station	Barrow-in-Furness	1.1 miles
Hospital	Furness General Hospital	1.4 miles
Hospital	Millom Community Hospital	6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	76
Anti-social behaviour	14
Other theft	10
Public order	10
Criminal damage and arson	7
Burglary	6
Shoplifting	6
Drugs	5
Vehicle crime	5
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	145

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
Cambridge Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 28 Jun 2017
Moorfield Learning Centre	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 31 Jan 2022
Newbridge House PRU	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Sep 2014
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 10 Jun 2013
Furness Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Jun 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, Barrow In Furness, LA13	£1,450/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, North Row, LA13	£1,150/mo	3	0.52 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.79%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 9.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.6×

Monthly cashflow £495/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 12.4%

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).