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3 SAND CROFT

PENRITH, CUMBRIA CA11 8BB

3 beds 73 m² Listed 24 Feb 2011 (-5599d)

£325,000

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Property details

Floor area

73 m²

Last sold

£395,000 May 2011

Local average

£354,245 (-8.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,922 of 33,755)

Street crime

117 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

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A three-bedroom detached bungalow well located in a good residential area close to the town centre.Sand Croft is a much sought-after residential area, unusual in that it is within easy walking distance of the town centre.

The bungalow is well positioned on a good-sized corner plot where it enjoys an area of private garden. The property itself has been maintained to a high standard, with fixtures and fittings having been recently installed. There is also a well-equipped kitchen, again of recent installation. It creates an outstanding home, in a highly desirable location.

This is an excellent property in a good residential area. An early inspection is recommended.

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

RECESSED ENTRANCE
with hardwood door leading to:-

ENTRANCE HALL
with cloaks cupboard, storage over;

UTILITY ROOM
with single-drainer stainless steel sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine, gas boiler, store cupboard, and outer rear door;

SEPARATE W.C.
with wash hand basin;

LIVING ROOM
with feature fireplace (non-functional), T.V. point, and bay window;

DINING/STUDY AREA
giving access, via double glazed doors, to outdoor covered seating area with decking;

Extremely well-equipped
KITCHEN
with ample wall and base units having illuminated work surfaces and incorporating 1�-bowl stainless steel sink, AEG microwave and electric oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, and fridge/freezer;

INNER HALL
with linen cupboard (radiator) and access, via loft ladder, to roof void;

FAMILY BATHROOM
with panelled bath, bidet, low-level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin with shaver/light socket, and shower cubicle equipped with multi-jets;

SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM
with cubicle;

REAR DOUBLE BEDROOM 1
with wardrobes, storage over;

FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM 2
with built-in
wardrobes;

FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM 3

OUTSIDE

Adjoining
GARAGE
with automatic roller door.

Surrounding garden with paved parking area, lawn, border, and mature shrubs.

SALE DETAILS

Services:
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage; gas-fired central heating; telephone installed subject to BT regulations.

Note: The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Viewing:
By appointment through the Agents, Penrith Office [Tel: 01768 862135].

PF&K Ref. No.:
7086

Listed by

Penrith Commercial

Penrith Farmers & Kidds

Reference: 32862620

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/05/2011 (15 years ago) £395,000

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
FAIRWAY ARTHUR STREET, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 7TX £552,000 20/08/2025 Detached
24 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £367,000 02/06/2025 Detached
49 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £490,000 11/12/2024 Detached
25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £413,000 11/07/2023 Detached
4 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB £330,000 20/03/2023 Detached
47 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £425,000 25/01/2023 Detached
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
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

Area average: £413,364 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -18.2%
10y growth 15.2%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 56.4%

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Precision Beauty 0.1 miles
Bus stop Brentfield Way at Brent Gardens 0.1 miles
Bus stop Penrith Bus Stn Stand 6 0.1 miles
Shop Whitmore & Thwaytes 0.1 miles
Train station Penrith (North Lakes) 0.5 miles
Hospital Penrith Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Langwathby 3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 52
Shoplifting 20
Public order 15
Other theft 10
Drugs 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other crime 4
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 117

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
Beaconside CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 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 0.6 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 0.63 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750
Target investor price (1%) £95,000
Gross yield 3.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 28.5×
Monthly cashflow £-450/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -5.7%
  • 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).