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12 Museum Villas, Distington, Workington, CA14 5XY

UPRN:10000898208Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:20:44.423946+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T17:17:43.959580+00:00)
12 Museum Villas, Distington, Workington, CA14 5XY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£239,000
£227k - £251kHigh
Estimate
£239k
Range
£227k – £251k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
7.03%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

12 Museum Villas earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (25/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
25/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 26
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£239,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield7.03%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.5%
5y Growth+4.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£92,000 (2017-06-08)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CA14 5XY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 4/26/2277/0F1
    CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3) TO USE AS A SUPPORT AND TRAINING FACILITY TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO YOUNG PEOPLE (SUI GENERIS)
    Pending
  • 4/26/2215/0F1
    DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STABLES AND AGRICULTURAL STORAGE BUILDINGS AND ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT STABLES AND AGRICULTURAL STORAGE AND CLADDING OF SHIPPING CONTAINER WITH GREEN PROFILE SHEETS
    Rejected
  • 4/26/2154/0F1
    CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO A PRIVATE, PRE-BOOKED DOG EXERCISE AREA (LOW-INTENSITY LEISURE USE), INCLUDING REINFORCEMENT OF EXISTING BOUNDARY FENCING, INSTALLATION OF SECURE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE, AND PROVISION OF SMALL CUSTOMER PARKING AREA
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-06-08
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,840
Population Density-
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 60%65+ 27%
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Schools Nearby

  • Distington Community School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • West Cumbria Learning Centre
    1.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Lowca Community School
    1.3 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Lakes College - West Cumbria
    1.5 mi
    -

0 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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