Furze Park, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GH
About Furze Park
Furze Park is a detached house in Barnstaple (EX31 1GH). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
At 122 m² it's 17.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 4 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Furze Park has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Furze Park
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Furze Park has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£359,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 1GH: £241,000 (2024–2004).
Nearby sales in EX31 1GH
Glen Rosa, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GH
Sold Dec 2024
£360,000Tremaine, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GH
Sold Nov 2024
£241,000Torridon, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GH
Sold Nov 2018
£300,000Sunnymead, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GH
Sold Aug 2002
£129,950Melbourne, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GH
Sold Jun 2002
£182,000
Everything we know about Furze Park, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Braunton Road homes
CO₂ Emissions for Furze Park runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 54 (E)
Floor Area
122 m²
Street avg 117 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 6.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Fair View — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy. 12 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB