What type of property is 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH have?

The current EPC rating for 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX31 1BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH heated?

The latest EPC at 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH located?

9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH sits in Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

Police records around 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH 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 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

The closest primary school to 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH is Ashleigh CofE Primary School (473m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH?

The closest bus stop to 9a, Church Lane, EX31 1BH is Queens Theatre, 107m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 217m away.

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9a, Church Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1BH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9a

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

9a is a semi-detached house in Barnstaple (EX31 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

At 51 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 5 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE46toD59

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

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9a, Church Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2009
Change Of UseFull
In report
CHANGE OF USE OF OFFICES TO A DWELLING HOUSE
Council
BAC
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
48687
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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.

9a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

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 1BH: £70,000 (2021–2007).

Nearby sales in EX31 1BH

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Queens Theatre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ashleigh CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX31 1BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 1BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

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