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78 Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BB

UPRN:36013738Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:22:24.552562+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:41:16.670423+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)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 2mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-06T16:32:37.982054+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
78 Park Drive, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9BB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£273,000
£219k - £328kLow
Estimate
£273k
Range
£219k – £328k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
5.71%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

78 Park Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 76/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (71/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
76/ 100
High
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 40
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£273,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield5.71%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+5.0%
5y Growth+0.6%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£430,000 (2026-06-29)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LA13 9BB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • BLHC/2026/0418
    Prior Approval (Larger Homes Extension) for a single storey rear extension (Length from rear wall of the original house 3.9 metres, height to the eaves 2.45 metres and height to highest point of the extension 2.5 metres)
    Pending
  • B28/2026/0445
    The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions & Restrictions) Regulations 2003 - Part 5 - For the intended installation of a cabinet, box, pillar, pedestal or similar apparatus which does not exceed 1.8 metres in height or where the ground or base area does not exceed 1.5 square metres.
    Pending
  • B28/2026/0444
    The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions & Restrictions) Regulations 2003 - Part 5 - For the intended installation of a cabinet, box, pillar, pedestal or similar apparatus which does not exceed 1.8 metres in height or where the ground or base area does not exceed 1.5 square metres.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership86.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-06-29
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,988
Population Density1,785 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 62%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Furness Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Ramsden Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Parkside Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service
    0.4 mi
    Good

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

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