5 Richards Close, Okehampton, EX20 1DA
About 5 Richards Close
5 Richards Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Okehampton (EX20 1DA). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
It hasn't traded since September 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. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 78.7% above the 2009 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 18.5% below the postcode norm.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
5 Richards Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£268,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£150,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 September 2009Most recent
£150,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX20 1DA: £157,950 (2009–2008).
Everything we know about 5 Richards Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Richards Close homes
Price per m² for 5 Richards Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,829
Street avg £2,286
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Limehayes Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School. 3 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB