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1 Shieling Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LY

EPC B3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Shieling Road

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

1 Shieling Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Bickington, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 2LY). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £532,000 — fresh data. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Shieling Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromC71toB83
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Shieling Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Shieling Road has an approved extension on the planning record.

  1. May 2014
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    APPLICATION FOR CONSENT FOR WORKS TO TREES COVERED BY A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER IN RESPECT OF REMOVAL OF ONE HAWTHORN TREE

    Council
    SOU
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    57471
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2011
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    APPLICATION FOR CONSENT FOR WORKS TO TREES COVERED BY A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER IN RESPECT OF FELLING OF 1 HAWTHORN & REDUCTION IN HEIGHT TO 6FT OF 1 WILLOW TREE

    Council
    BAC
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    51303
    View planning record
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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 1 Shieling Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£532,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2025Most recent

    £532,000

    +52.0%over 12 years

  2. 19 September 2013

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 2LY: £320,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Shieling Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Shieling Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,148

Street avg £3,091

Below

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above
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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

0.6 km

Roundswell Community Primary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 2LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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