How energy efficient is Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA?

The current EPC rating for Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA?

Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA located?

Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA sits in Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA?

Police records around Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA?

The closest primary school to Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA is Ashleigh CofE Primary School (591m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA?

The closest bus stop to Flat, 5 Cross Street, EX31 1BA is Queens Theatre, 194m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 331m away.

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Flat, 5 Cross Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat

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

Flat is a mid-terrace house in Barnstaple (EX31 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 76 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat, 5 Cross Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

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

Current estimate

£216,000

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 EX31 1BA: £225,000 (2022–2000).

Nearby sales in EX31 1BA

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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 Barnstaple district page.

Full Barnstaple report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Queens Theatre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ashleigh CofE Primary School. 14 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 EX31 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

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