What kind of home is 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR?

1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR?

1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX20 2HR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR had any planning applications?

1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR?

1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR in?

1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR sits in North Tawton. It falls within the EX20 postcode district in Devon.

Is 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR?

The closest primary school to 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR is North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery (460m).

What is the nearest station to 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gostwyck Close, EX20 2HR is Barkers Way, 157m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gostwyck Close, North Tawton, EX20 2HR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Gostwyck Close

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

1 Gostwyck Close is a semi-detached house in North Tawton (EX20 2HR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 120 m² it's 23.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 16 EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2005.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from May 2014

EPC improved fromD55toC80

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2020from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromC80toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gostwyck Close, North Tawton, EX20 2HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2005
ConservatoryFull
In report
Erection of a conservatory
Extension
Reference
7292/2005/OKE
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What's in 1 Gostwyck Close, North Tawton, EX20 2HR's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Gostwyck Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£317,000

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 EX20 2HR: £265,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in EX20 2HR

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On the street

Versus other Gostwyck Close homes

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

1 Gostwyck Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 North Tawton district page.

Full North Tawton 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

0.2 km

Barkers Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX20 2HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX20 2HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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