The Old Post Office, Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HX
UPRN:10003949175Detached House4 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: E (45)
Data freshness:Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T14:06:33.813352+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-13T08:24:20.452602+00:00)
HP Score
60
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£838,000
£796k - £880kHigh
Estimate
£838k
Range
£796k – £880k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,200
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,200
Yield
4.58%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
The Old Post Office earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (4/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
60
HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
54
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
10
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
4
Walkability
4/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 2
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£838,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,200
Gross Yield4.58%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-4.3%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+1.4%
Last Sold Price£620,000 (2017-12-13)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
2LA8 8HX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending7/2026/5619Erection of three dwellings (one self-build) with associated domestic outbuildings. Siting of cabin/caravan for duration of the construction works, variation of condition 2 (plans) and removal of condition 4 (slates) on planning permission 7/2023/5817 amend roof material finish
- Pending7/2026/5576Replacement porch
- Conditions7/2026/5402Installation of an Electric Vehicle chargepoint and associated works
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership80.7%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2017-12-13
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£33,988
Population Density28 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 57%65+ 29%
Schools Nearby
- Crosthwaite CofE School0.4 miOutstanding
- Oversands School3.3 miGood
- Goodly Dale Primary School4.2 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School4.2 miGood
0 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- West View-£830k-
- Nook Orchard-£530k-
- End Nook Barn-£45k-
- Skelcies Cottage-£1.10M-