What type of property is 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ last change hands?

4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ last sold for £215,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £232,000 in July 2007, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and September 2014, 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ fell from £232,000 to £215,000, a change of £17,000. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX31 2LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ located?

4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ sits in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

Is 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ 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 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ is Roundswell Community Primary Academy (740m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Holland Close, EX31 2LQ is Magdala, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Holland Close, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Holland Close

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

4 Holland Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 sits 58.6% above the 2014 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 62.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Holland Close, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Holland Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

4 Holland Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£215,000

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2014Most recent
£215,000
-7.3%over 7 years
5 July 2007
£232,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 2LQ: £250,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in EX31 2LQ

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On the street

Versus other Holland Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Holland Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,389

Street avg £2,579

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Magdala — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 2LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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