What type of property is Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL?

Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL last change hands?

Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL last sold for £418,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and May 2019, Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL rose from £325,000 to £418,000, a change of £93,000. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL have?

The current EPC rating for Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL?

Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 60% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX39 1BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL heated?

The latest EPC at Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL?

Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL located?

Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL sits in Westward Ho, Bideford, Bideford. It falls within the EX39 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL?

Police records around Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 81% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL?

The closest primary school to Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (1.6km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bideford College (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL?

The closest bus stop to Courtlands, College Close, EX39 1BL is Francis Drive, 245m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Courtlands, College Close, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1BL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Courtlands

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

Courtlands is a five-bedroom detached house in Westward Ho, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (98 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £581,000 is 39% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 38.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £418,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Before you decide

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Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Courtlands, College Close, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Courtlands has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Courtlands

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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.

Courtlands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£581,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£418,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2019Most recent
£418,000
+28.6%over 11 years
18 June 2007
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 1BL: £550,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in EX39 1BL

On the street

Versus other College Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Courtlands lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,662

Street avg £2,928

Below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£469k

1 Century Drive, Northam

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1 Admirals Court, Northam

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3 bed

£426k

1 Blyth Court, Westward Ho

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3 bed2 bath

£400k

1 Bassetts Close, Northam

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3 bed

£385k

1 Armada Way, Westward Ho

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3 bed2 bath

£370k

1 Bosuns Court, Tomouth Road, Appledore

EX39 1WH

3 bed2 bath

£327k

1 Broadlands, Northam

EX39 1ST

3 bed1 bath

£608k

1 Burrough House Gardens, Northam

EX39 1FF

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bideford district page.

Full Bideford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Francis Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX39 1BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 1BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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