What kind of home is 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB last change hands?

1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB last sold for £165,000 in November 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 57% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN9 1AB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB use?

The latest EPC at 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB in?

1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB sits in Epworth, Doncaster, Doncaster. It falls within the DN9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

Police records around 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Other crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

The closest primary school to 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB is St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy (1.9km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Axholme Academy (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Melwood Cottages, DN9 1AB is Demand Responsive Area, 1.5km away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Melwood Cottages, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1AB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Melwood Cottages

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

1 Melwood Cottages is a semi-detached house in Epworth, Doncaster, Doncaster (DN9 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since November 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 76 m² it sits well below the postcode median (178 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 33.9% above the 2009 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromG14toD59

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%88%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2013from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD59toE39

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

88%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2015from May 2013

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2025from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromE50toD59

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Melwood Cottages, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Melwood Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Melwood Cottages was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 November 2009Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN9 1AB: £565,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in DN9 1AB

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Melwood Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,171

Street avg £2,515

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Doncaster report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.5 km

Demand Responsive Area — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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The full 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 DN9 1AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN9 1AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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