Flat 2, 19 Buttgarden Street, Bideford, EX39 2AU
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bideford (EX39 2AU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (55–80 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (68 versus a worst of 34). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
A recent sale: £96,000 in August 2025. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 25% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 46.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 55 m² it's 15.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 37 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 2
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for Flat 2 has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 28 years.
£96,000
Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
31 August 2025Most recent
£96,000
+65.5%over 16 years30 June 2009
£58,000
+383.3%over 11 years24 July 1997
£12,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 2AU: £250,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in EX39 2AU
16 Buttgarden Street, Bideford, EX39 2AU
Sold Sept 2024
£197,5005 Buttgarden Street, Bideford, EX39 2AU
Sold Sept 2023
£365,000Old Tobacco House, Buttgarden Street, Bideford, EX39 2AU
Sold Dec 2021
£250,0002a, Buttgarden Street, Bideford, EX39 2AU
Sold Nov 2021
£170,000Flat 1, 19 Buttgarden Street, Bideford, EX39 2AU
Sold Jan 2019
£81,500
Versus other Buttgarden Street homes
Flat 2 is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,745
Street avg £1,812
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Meddon Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
West Croft School. 5 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB








