What kind of home is 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU sell for?

3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU last sold for £184,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in January 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

Across 3 sales between January 2012 and May 2019, 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU rose from £95,000 to £184,000, a change of £89,000. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU in?

3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU sits in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

Is 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU 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 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

The closest primary school to 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU is Roundswell Community Primary Academy (757m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Elm Cottages, EX31 2LU is Magdala, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Elm Cottages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 3 Elm Cottages

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

3 Elm Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 2LU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 20.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£251/sq ft) was about 25.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £184,000.

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Risks

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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.

3 Elm Cottages'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 26 Mar 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2013

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromF21toC70

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Elm Cottages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Elm Cottages 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.

Latest sale on 3 Elm Cottages was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£184,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2019Most recent
£184,000
+36.5%over 5 years
23 June 2013
£134,750
+41.8%over 1 year
20 January 2012
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 2LU: £135,500 (2015–2000).

Nearby sales in EX31 2LU

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Magdala — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Roundswell Community Primary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 2LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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