3 Lower Almshouses, Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PF
About 3 Lower Almshouses
3 Lower Almshouses is a mid-terrace house in Barnstaple (EX31 1PF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Planning history
3 Lower Almshouses has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 3 Lower Almshouses
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Lower Almshouses homes
On co₂ emissions, 3 Lower Almshouses runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
46 (E)
Street avg 52 (E)
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Fire Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Pilton Infants' 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
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB