FLASH COTTAGE, FLASH LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, L40 1SW - £277,500

Based on the August 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 27th September 2024), the July 2024 House Price Index (released on 18th September 2024), and the August 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 3rd October 2024). Sources

FLASH COTTAGE is a very small extended detached house of 79m², built sometime before 1900. It was last sold for £277,500 in March 2014, which was around 18% above the average March 2014 detached price in the West Lancashire local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was March 2012, where the current energy rating was D, and the potential energy rating was D.

FLASH COTTAGE Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for FLASH COTTAGE since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the West Lancashire local authority area for the corresponding sale date. One of the two FLASH COTTAGE sales was for above the average price, whilst the other was for below the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2014 28 MAR	£277,500	£235,545	18% above HPI
2002 19 JUL	£110,000	£133,985	18% below HPI

FLASH COTTAGE Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the West Lancashire local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two FLASH COTTAGE sales from July 2002 and March 2014 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the July 2002 sale was for 18% below the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 18% below the HPI over time, until the March 2014 sale, where it rises to 18% above the HPI. The line then continues to track at 18% above the HPI.

How Large is FLASH COTTAGE?

FLASH COTTAGE is 79m², which includes one extension, according to the EPC inspection conducted in March 2012. This puts it in the smallest 10% of detached houses in Rufford, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Rufford, and where FLASH COTTAGE lies on this distribution: 3% of detached houses are smaller than FLASH COTTAGE, and 97% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Rufford.

FLASH COTTAGE: Plot and Title Map

FLASH COTTAGE sits on a plot of roughly 0.261 of an acre, or 1,055m². The below map shows the location of FLASH COTTAGE, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of FLASH COTTAGE). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is FLASH COTTAGE?

FLASH COTTAGE is located on FLASH LANE in RUFFORD, in the L40 postcode district. The below map shows the position of FLASH COTTAGE on FLASH LANE.