Property profile

2 Ashcroft CloseCaton

LA2 9RX

Lower Lune Valley

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Map showing 2 Ashcroft Close, Caton, Lancaster

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£200,000

Terraced sold in Lower Lune Valley

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold20 Sept 2023
£173,000Change since last sale: +£27,000 (+15%)
Annualised change
+4.8% per yearLancaster annualised change (terraced) since 2023: +2.6% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £277 per sq ft
£371 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£94 per sq ft (+34%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Lower Lune Valley
£222,500Estimate vs local median: −£23,000 (−10%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area50 m² / 538 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection22 Nov 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Sept 2023£173,000+42%
18 Jan 2010£122,000-

Local market

Property prices in Lower Lune Valley

Median price: £299,950
Price per sq ft: £282
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £395K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £299,950 (about £282 per square foot) in Lower Lune Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Lune Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£434,995£312
Semi-Detached20£277,250£261
Terraced10£222,500£277
Flats6£122,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lower Lune Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Lune Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,500£260,000£180,000£249,000
2017£274,500£120,000£180,000£162,500
2018£342,500£102,500£190,000£158,000
2019£299,000£113,000£216,050£182,500
2020£315,000£110,000£198,000£165,000
2021£337,500£125,000£260,050£282,625
2022£370,000£112,500£248,000£220,000
2023£420,500£143,250£277,500£217,000
2024£540,000£150,875£235,000£232,000
2025£420,000£260,000£277,250£245,000
2026£444,998£117,500£280,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Lune Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Lune Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£366£166£192
2017£243£181£169£208
2018£253£216£195£189
2019£257£187£208£179
2020£236£182£217£175
2021£255£225£226£229
2022£287£173£244£246
2023£315£263£260£280
2024£309£249£251£261
2025£290£266£253£253
2026£325£278£265£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Lune Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lower Lune Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 9RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 9RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 20261, Ashcroft Close, Lancaster, LA2 9RXTerracedLeasehold£185,000
15 Aug 20254, Moor Platt, Lancaster, LA2 9BFDetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Jun 20259, Lancaster Road, Lancaster, LA2 9QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
10 Oct 202522, Hall Drive, Lancaster, LA2 9QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
31 Oct 20257, The Croft, Lancaster, LA2 9QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterLeasehold50 m²£185,000 (2026)
3, Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterLeasehold50 m²£158,000 (2018)
4, Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterLeasehold55 m²£125,000 (2015)
5, Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterFreehold56 m²£137,500 (2013)
6, Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterFreehold56 m²£117,000 (2017)
7 Ashcroft Close, Caton, CatonFreehold50 m²£95,000 (2003)
8 Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterFreehold56 m²£56,000 (2000)
9, Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterFreehold48 m²£145,000 (2019)
10 Ashcroft Close, Caton, CatonFreehold56 m²£138,000 (2021)
12, Ashcroft Close, Caton, LancasterLeasehold58 m²£145,000 (2021)

Area insights for LA2 9RX

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Overview

Postcode LA2 9RX is located in a rural town, within the Lower Lune Valley area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton & Caton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton & Caton is £50,434 per year. The median sale price in Lower Lune Valley is £299,950 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £395,000. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Halton & Caton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,700 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Halton & Caton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Halton & Caton is £50,434 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA2 9RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton & Caton near LA2 9RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lancaster located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
331 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.3(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-58%)
Burglary
3.14(-43%)
Other theft
3.14(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
91.55%
Other White
7
2.04%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.17%
Pakistani
3
0.87%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
48.11%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.68%
No qualifications
32
11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
53.61%
Owns with a mortgage
38
22.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.65%
Shared ownership
6
3.61%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.01%
Total households: 166

Schools

In the LA2 9RX postcode area, located within Halton & Caton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LA2 9RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryCaton Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miPrimaryCaton St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA2 9RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA2 9RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food5-11 Hornby Road, Caton, LA2 9QWWalking directions to Co-op Food