5 Bobbin Mill, LA12 8BS

5 Bobbin Mill is a 95 m² / 1,023 sq ft terraced home in Backbarrow. It sold for £68,000 in November 1998. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £329k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £285k to £419k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£68,000 on Nov 1998
Internal area
95 square metres (1,023 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £715 per square metre (£66 per square foot) in Nov 1998. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,460 per square metre (£321 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Nov 1998 £68,000 £716 £328,741 £3,460

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 95 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £328,741. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Backbarrow are now selling for between £3,000 and £4,410 per square metre (£278 and £409 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 95 m², this implies a valuation between £285,000 and £419,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
na
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2009 7/2009/5158
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5, Bobbin Mill, Spark Bridge, Ulverston,
Description:
Proposed rear conservatory
EPC Inspections
Summary:
19 March 2025 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
95 sqm (1,023 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), ceiling insulated. Heating: Electric storage heaters.
Frequently asked questions

5 Bobbin Mill is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £328,741.
  • Based on an internal area of 95 m² and recent prices in Backbarrow, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £285,000 to £419,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Bobbin Mill last sold for £68,000 in November 1998.

HouseMetric shows 5 Bobbin Mill as 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 19 March 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 Bobbin Mill was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 Bobbin Mill is in postcode LA12 8BS, in Backbarrow. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for LA12 8BS or analysis of the Backbarrow property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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