1 New Cottages, Riby, Grimsby, DN37 8NJ
About 1 New Cottages
1 New Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Riby, Grimsby, Grimsby (DN37 8NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows an F (score 34), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (December 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 57), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on bottled lpg.
It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2007–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 23.9% above the 2008 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 New Cottages has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
1 New Cottages changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 1 year.
£138,000
Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
29 June 2008Most recent
£138,000
+15.0%over 1 year26 January 2007
£120,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in DN37 8NJ: £90,000 (2010–2010).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 km
Demand Responsive Area — bus stop.
Closest school
3.0 km
Keelby Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB







