What type of property is 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY?

8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY last change hands?

8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY last sold for £487,500 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £51,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between August 1996 and October 2023, 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY rose from £51,500 to £487,500, a change of £436,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY?

8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX39 1QY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY?

8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY 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 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY located?

8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY sits in Appledore, Bideford, Bideford. It falls within the EX39 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY?

Police records around 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY 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 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY?

The closest primary school to 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY is Appledore School (391m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alpha Place, EX39 1QY is Seagate Hotel, 190m away. The nearest ferry option is Appledore Ferry Landing, 205m away.

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8 Alpha Place, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1QY

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Alpha Place

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

8 Alpha Place is a mid-terrace house in Appledore, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 1QY). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 is 15.3% below the 2023 sale of £487,500, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 47.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 152 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (128 m² median across 10 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £487,500 in October 2023.

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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.

8 Alpha Place's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Oct 2010

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alpha Place, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alpha Place has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications 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.

8 Alpha Place has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£487,500

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2023Most recent
£487,500
+46.6%over 4 years
2 November 2018
£332,500
+14.7%over 7 years
6 January 2011
£290,000
+34.9%over 5 years
14 November 2005
£215,000
+317.5%over 9 years
8 August 1996
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 1QY: £372,500 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in EX39 1QY

On the street

Versus other Alpha Place homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Alpha Place runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,207

Street avg £2,791

Above

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

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3 bed2 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Seagate Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Appledore School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 1QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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