What kind of home is Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

The current EPC rating for Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE use?

The latest EPC at Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

The most recent planning decision at Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE was a refusal for an application (ref. P/HOU/2023/04006) in November 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE is in council tax band C.

Which area is Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE in?

Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE sits in Sturminster Newton. It falls within the DT10 postcode district.

What is crime like near Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

Police records around Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

The closest primary school to Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE is William Barnes Primary School (323m). The closest secondary is Sturminster Newton High School (966m).

How well connected is Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE?

The closest bus stop to Penny Cottage, Penny Street, DT10 1DE is Car Park, 122m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Penny Cottage, Penny Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DE

5 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Penny Cottage

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

Penny Cottage is a mid-terrace house in Sturminster Newton (DT10 1DE). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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 4)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE41toF38

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2012from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromF38toD66

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

May 2024from Apr 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Penny Cottage, Penny Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Penny Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

Nov 2023
Full
In report
Apply external cladding
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
P/HOU/2023/04006
View planning record
Jul 2010
Full
In report
Erect wind generator on gable end chimney.
Council
North Dorset
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2/2010/0488/PLNG
View planning record

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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.

Penny Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DT10 1DE: £260,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in DT10 1DE

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On the street

Versus other Penny Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 105 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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 Sturminster Newton district page.

Full Sturminster Newton report

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

William Barnes Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DT10 1DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DT10 1DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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