What type of property is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD last sold for £211,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £168,500 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and April 2015, 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD rose from £168,500 to £211,000, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD had any planning applications?

2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD has council approval for an extension granted in November 2016 under ref. 61651. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD located?

2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD sits in Ashford, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

Is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD 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 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

The closest primary school to 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD is Southmead School (2.6km). The closest secondary is Braunton Academy (2.6km).

How well connected is 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Knowlwater Cottages, EX31 4DD is Limekiln Lane, 1.5km away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Knowlwater Cottages, Ashford, Barnstaple, EX31 4DD

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Knowlwater Cottages

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

2 Knowlwater Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashford, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 4DD). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 sits 72% above the 2015 sale of £211,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromF30toD57

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromD57toC80

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Knowlwater Cottages, Ashford, Barnstaple, EX31 4DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2016
ExtensionFull
In report
EXTENSION & ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING TO INCLUDE LOFT CONVERSION
Council
NOR
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
61651
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£211,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2015Most recent
£211,000
+25.2%over 2 years
7 June 2012
£168,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in EX31 4DD: £92,500 (1998–1998).

Nearby sales in EX31 4DD

1 Knowlwater Cottages, Ashford, Barnstaple, EX31 4DD
Sold Jul 1998
£92,500

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Area

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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

1.5 km

Limekiln Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Southmead School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX31 4DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 4DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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