What kind of home is 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD last sold for £368,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in January 2007, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2007 and March 2014, 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD rose from £360,000 to £368,000, a change of £8,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

The current EPC rating for 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD use?

The latest EPC at 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD in?

4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD sits in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

Is 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD 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.

What schools are near 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

The closest primary school to 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy (476m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD?

The closest bus stop to 4 Higher Cross Road, EX31 2LD is Ellerslie Road, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Higher Cross Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LD

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Higher Cross Road

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

4 Higher Cross Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 2LD). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014). Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 is 38% above the 2014 sale price.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Period featuresYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Higher Cross Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Higher Cross Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2025
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of double garage to home office and store
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
80559
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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.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£368,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2014Most recent
£368,000
+2.2%over 7 years
22 January 2007
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 2LD: £525,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in EX31 2LD

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On the street

Versus other Higher Cross Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Higher Cross Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,486

Street avg £3,193

Below

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 153 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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£376k

1 Cleave Park, Fremington

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3 bed

£353k

1 Crescent Avenue, Sticklepath

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Ellerslie Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 2LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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