Chapel House, Flat 8, The Square, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1AR
About Chapel House
Chapel House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Northam, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 1AR). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Chapel House (48–61 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (69 versus a best of 81). Other recorded features include a balcony. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.
Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 86% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 48 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 20 EPCs). Sold September 2023 for £140,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Chapel House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Chapel House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£149,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 25 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
7 September 2023Most recent
£140,000
+41.4%over 6 years29 June 2017
£99,000
+10.0%over 3 years19 September 2013
£90,000
+70.0%over 15 years13 March 1998
£52,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 1AR: £157,500 (2025–2020).
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£108,000
Versus other The Square homes
On price per m², Chapel House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,917
Street avg £1,745
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Square — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School. 5 schools nearby.
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