What type of property is 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP last sold for £215,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX31 4JP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP 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.

Where is 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP located?

1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP sits in Shirwell, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

Police records around 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP 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 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

The closest primary school to 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP is Shirwell Community Primary School (359m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cross Park Crescent, EX31 4JP is Shirwell Cross, 197m away. In total there are 8 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cross Park Crescent, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 4JP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Cross Park Crescent

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

1 Cross Park Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shirwell, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 4JP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 70 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 14% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £215,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD55toG18

Main Fuel

DualSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2019from May 2016

EPC improved fromG18toD63

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cross Park Crescent, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 4JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cross Park Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications 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.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 September 2024Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 4JP: £250,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in EX31 4JP

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On the street

Versus other Cross Park Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Cross Park Crescent outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,071

Street avg £3,256

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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

Shirwell Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shirwell Community Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 4JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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