Sold STC House

24 RAFFLES AVENUE

CARLISLE, CUMBRIA CA2 7EB

3 beds 1,141 sq ft Listed 30 Aug 2010 (-5756d)

£70,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (CA2 7EB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA CA2 7EB |
| Price | £70,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2012 onwards |
| Floor area | 106 m² |
| Last sold | £67,000 Nov 2011 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £541/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/7805-3943-0200-2424-5204)

## Description

Accommodation comprising

Ground FloorEntrance LobbyEntrance door with double glazed panel.

Living Room14' 10"  x 11' 11"   (4.52m  x 3.63m) measurements exclude stairs and includes part of cupboard.  Double glazed window to front, radiator, open plan stairs, feature fireplace with hearth and inset gas fire, understairs storage cupboard with double glazed window and light.

Kitchen12' 8"  x 9' 0"   (3.86m  x 2.74m) including units.  Double glazed window to rear, range of base and wall units, single drainer sink, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, gas hob and electric oven and hood over, tiled flooring, radiator.

Conservatory9' 6"  x 8' 6"   (2.9m  x 2.59m) Double glazed windows and double glazed french door leading to garden, feature flooring, wall light point.

Family Bathroom/WCApproached from the kitchen and having double glazed window to rear, low level wc, wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over.

First Floor LandingDouble glazed window to side.

Bedroom16' 1"  x 9' 0"   (4.9m  x 2.74m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, feature flooring, picture rail, built in wardrobes, airing cupboard.

Bedroom12' 0"  x 7' 7" (to chimney breast)   (3.66m  x 2.31m (to chimney breast)) Double glazed window to front, radiator, built in wardrobes.

Bedroom8' 11"  x 8' 9"   (2.72m  x 2.67m) maximum and including cupboard.  Double glazed window to front, radiator, overstairs storage cupboard/wardrobe.

OutsideOff Street ParkingBeing block paved.

Front GardenSide/Rear GardenLaid to lawn, raised paved area to the rear.

Directions :-From the city centre proceed west along Wigton Road.  Turn right onto Orton Road and right again onto Shadygrove Road and Raffles Avenue is on the right hand side.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7EB | £67,000 | 29/11/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 126 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7EB | £168,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 66 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7EB | £62,000 | 02/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7EB | £46,000 | 27/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 152 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7ET | £3,474,000 | 09/12/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 132 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7EB | £124,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 130 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7EB | £110,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 DALTON AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7DX | £150,000 | 23/12/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £102,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £1,812,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £120,000 (1 Other, CA2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.7%

## 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:** 1.36% (strong)
- **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:** £660/m²

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 22%
- **10y growth (index):** 63.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

106 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£67,000 Nov 2011

Price per m²

£660/m²

Local average

£120,000 (-41.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,082 of 33,755)

Street crime

250 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

End Terrace House
3 Bedrooms
Living Room
Fitted Kitchen
Conservatory
Double Glazing Where Stated
Gas Central Heating
Lawned Gardens
Off Road Parking
Viewing Recommended

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

YOUR MOVE are pleased to offer for sale this end terrace house situated to the west of the city. The property benefits from double glazing where stated and gas central heating and briefly comprises entrance lobby, living room, kitchen with range of fitted units, conservatory and a bathroom to the ground floor whilst to the first floor there are three bedrooms. Externally there are lawned gardens to the front, side and rear of the property and parking. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Accommodation comprising
Ground FloorEntrance LobbyEntrance door with double glazed panel.
Living Room14' 10" x 11' 11" (4.52m x 3.63m) measurements exclude stairs and includes part of cupboard. Double glazed window to front, radiator, open plan stairs, feature fireplace with hearth and inset gas fire, understairs storage cupboard with double glazed window and light.
Kitchen12' 8" x 9' 0" (3.86m x 2.74m) including units. Double glazed window to rear, range of base and wall units, single drainer sink, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, gas hob and electric oven and hood over, tiled flooring, radiator.
Conservatory9' 6" x 8' 6" (2.9m x 2.59m) Double glazed windows and double glazed french door leading to garden, feature flooring, wall light point.
Family Bathroom/WCApproached from the kitchen and having double glazed window to rear, low level wc, wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over.
First Floor LandingDouble glazed window to side.
Bedroom16' 1" x 9' 0" (4.9m x 2.74m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, feature flooring, picture rail, built in wardrobes, airing cupboard.
Bedroom12' 0" x 7' 7" (to chimney breast) (3.66m x 2.31m (to chimney breast)) Double glazed window to front, radiator, built in wardrobes.
Bedroom8' 11" x 8' 9" (2.72m x 2.67m) maximum and including cupboard. Double glazed window to front, radiator, overstairs storage cupboard/wardrobe.
OutsideOff Street ParkingBeing block paved.
Front GardenSide/Rear GardenLaid to lawn, raised paved area to the rear.
Directions :-From the city centre proceed west along Wigton Road. Turn right onto Orton Road and right again onto Shadygrove Road and Raffles Avenue is on the right hand side.

Listed by

Carlisle

LSL Franchise

Reference: 16879860

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/10/2024

Current heating cost: £541/year

Potential heating cost: £541/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/11/2011 (14 years ago)	£67,000	—

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 126 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7EB	£168,000	18/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 66 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7EB	£62,000	02/08/2023	Terraced
Same street 20 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7EB	£46,000	27/04/2023	Terraced
152 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA2 7ET	£3,474,000	09/12/2022	Other
Same street 132 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7EB	£124,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 130 RAFFLES AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7EB	£110,000	28/09/2022	Semi-detached
42 DALTON AVENUE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7DX	£150,000	23/12/2021	Other

Street average: £102,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £1,812,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

1y (index) -0.8%

5y (index) 22%

10y (index) 63.2%

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 North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Shadygrove Shops out	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Horse and Farrier Orton Road out	0.1 miles
Shop	Sunkissed Bliss Beauty	0.1 miles
Shop	Coral	0.2 miles
Hospital	Cumberland Infirmary	0.5 miles
Train station	Carlisle	1.3 miles
University	University of Cumbria	1.7 miles
Hospital	Eden Valley Hospice	1.9 miles
Train station	Dalston	3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	114
Criminal damage and arson	25
Shoplifting	21
Public order	19
Other theft	18
Other crime	15
Drugs	11
Anti-social behaviour	10
Burglary	7
Vehicle crime	5
Possession of weapons	2
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	250

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
St Bede's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 7 May 2015
Newtown Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 19 Jun 2023
Newlaithes Infant School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2023
Newlaithes Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Mar 2020
Belle Vue Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 24 Oct 2012

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.36%

Max investor price (0.8%) £118,875

Target investor price (1%) £95,100

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).

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