What type of property is 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH?

1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH?

1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH had any planning applications?

1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH?

1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH located?

1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH sits in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

Is 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH 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 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH?

The closest primary school to 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH is Roundswell Community Primary Academy (619m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Heather Cottage, EX31 2JH is Garage, 70m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Heather Cottage, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2JH

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Heather Cottage

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

1 Heather Cottage is a mid-terrace house in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 2JH). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

32%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Heather Cottage, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2020
Full
In report
Creation of new vehicular access
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
71437
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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.

1 Heather Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£306,000

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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 2JH: £245,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in EX31 2JH

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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.

Full Barnstaple report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Roundswell Community Primary Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX31 2JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 2JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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