16 Maer Top Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1RZ
About 16 Maer Top Way
16 Maer Top Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Barnstaple (EX31 1RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1009 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in February 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 is 49.8% above the 2012 sale price.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
16 Maer Top Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Dec 2021
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16 Maer Top Way has an approved extension on the planning record.
- Jul 2001
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
16 Maer Top Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£325,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 17 years.
£217,000
Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
10 February 2012Most recent
£217,000
+281.0%over 16 years27 April 1995
£56,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 1RZ: £350,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in EX31 1RZ
Everything we know about 16 Maer Top Way, 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 Maer Top Way homes
On co₂ emissions, 16 Maer Top Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,315
Street avg £2,235
Floor Area
94 m²
Street avg 99 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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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
Youings Drive Roundabout — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Pilton Infants' Academy. 12 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB