5, Railway Street
5, Railway Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 5, Railway Street, Lancaster to be a period freehold house with 871 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 102 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Railway Street, Lancaster has an estimated sale value of £178,064 and an estimated rental value of £909 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Railway Street, Lancaster, LA1 lies in the borough of Lancaster, within the LA1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Railway Street, Lancaster has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Railway Street, Lancaster would be worth £186,967, with a potential rental value of £955 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £165,600, with a rental value of £846 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 5, Railway Street, Lancaster has decreased by £411 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £32 (3.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
5, Railway Street, Lancaster occupies a 102 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 17 other houses in this postcode, 15 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Railway Street, Lancaster has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Aug 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Room heaters, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Railway Street, Lancaster last changed hands on 20th December 2016, selling for £95,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 8.7% since December 2016.
- Sold Dec 2016£95,000
- Sold Aug 2001£38,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 470 metres of 5, Railway Street, Lancaster across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 10, Percy Road, Lancaster, LA1 4UX, a freehold house, sold at £160,000 on the 16th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in LA1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 5, Railway Street, Lancaster as the 14th largest and the 13th most expensive of the 19 addresses on Railway Street, Lancaster, LA1.
Against the LA1 postcode district average, it is £67k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mBowerham Primary & Nursery School
- 600mThe Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
- 700mLancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
- 400mRipley St Thomas Church of England Academy
- 600mLancaster Girls' Grammar School
- 800mLancaster Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Lancaster station is the nearest stop to 5, Railway Street, Lancaster at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmLancaster
- 4.5kmBare Lane
- 5.7kmMorecambe
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
