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The Cottage, Post Office Lane, Ashby Cum Fenby, Grimsby, DN37 0QS

Extendable9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
332 m²
3574 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Ashby-Cum-Fenby, Grimsby, Grimsby (DN37 0QS). It has a recorded floor area of 332 m² (around 3574 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 332 m² the property is well over the postcode median (167 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £636,000 sits 69.6% above the 2017 sale of £375,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£105/sq ft) was about 55.6% below the postcode norm. 9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (July 2017).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2017
EPC improved fromE42toC74
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
24%95%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Cottage, Post Office Lane, Ashby Cum Fenby, Grimsby, DN37 0QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

9 applications on record at The Cottage, Post Office Lane, Ashby Cum Fenby, Grimsby, DN37 0QS

9decisions1extensions226documents3nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jan 2006
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Outline planning application to erect one dwelling and alterations to existing access

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/1436/05/WAB
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

+ 6 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (9 on record)
  • All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 226 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Post Office Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², The Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,130

Street avg £2,820

Strongly below

Floor Area

332 m²

Street avg 201 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.8 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Grimsby district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Main Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN37 0QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for DN37 0QS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for DN37 0QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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75 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Cottage, Post Office Lane, Ashby Cum Fenby, Grimsby, DN37 0QS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.