Our Data Sources
The Old Smithy, Alston has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in September 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For The Old Smithy, Alston, we estimate a market value of £287,078 and a rental value of £1,261 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £254,269 and £1,117 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for The Old Smithy, Alston as measuring 83 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where 5 of the 8 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
The Old Smithy, Alston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Jul 2021.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (oil).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of The Old Smithy, Alston completed on 27th September 2021 at £220,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 39.8% over the period since September 2021.
- Sold Sep 2021£220,000
- Sold Jul 2005£135,000
- Sold May 2002£95,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 64 properties similar to The Old Smithy, Alston have sold within a radius of 13.1 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 27th November 2025, was Crossways, Park Lane, Alston, CA9 3AB, a freehold house which sold for £250,000.
Read more about house prices in CA9.
- Sold Nov 2025£250,000 | 4 Bed HouseCrossways, Park Lane, Alston, CA9 3ABCrossways, Park Lane, Alston, CA9 3AB
- Sold Nov 2025£270,000 | 3 Bed HouseCrookbank Cottage, Alston, CA9 3LNCrookbank Cottage, Alston, CA9 3LN
- Sold Sep 2025£190,000 | 4 Bed HouseAshgillside Farm Cottage, Alston, CA9 3HBAshgillside Farm Cottage, Alston, CA9 3HB
- Sold Aug 2024£260,000 | 4 Bed House5 Hill Top Cottages, Alston, CA9 3PB5 Hill Top Cottages, Alston, CA9 3PB
- Sold May 2023£230,000 | 3 Bed House1, The Green, Alston, CA9 3DT1, The Green, Alston, CA9 3DT
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £285,642, ranging from £159,524 to £500,443.
- Tynedale Cottage
2 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £191,357
- Rosemary Cottage
3 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £213,843
- Bridge View
3 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £222,930
- Heather Lea
4 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £308,358
- 1 The Green
3 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £249,465
Location Comparison
Of the 132 addresses on Garrigill, Alston, CA9, The Old Smithy, Alston comes out as the 76th largest and the 87th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £5k more expensive than the average property across the CA9 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Nenthead Primary School4.0 km away
- Alston Primary School5.5 km away
- Wearhead Primary School11.3 km away
- Samuel King's School5.5 km away
- Appleby Grammar School21.5 km away
- Haydon Bridge High School24.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Langwathby|18.9 km away
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald|19.6 km away
- Appleby|21.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
