What type of property is Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

The current EPC rating for Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ had any planning applications?

Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in March 2009 (ref. 47872). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ 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 Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ located?

Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ sits in Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

Police records around Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ 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, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

The closest primary school to Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ is Yeo Valley Primary School (506m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pilton Community College (923m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to Flat, 53 High Street, EX31 1BZ is Green Lanes, 124m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 450m away.

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Flat, 53 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BZ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band A

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 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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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.

Flat's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD56toE41

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat, 53 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.

Mar 2009
RenovationHeritage
In report
LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL WORKS
Council
BAC
Listed
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
47872
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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

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Flat lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Green Lanes — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Yeo Valley Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 1BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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