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2 Chichester Close, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JT

Notable viewsExtendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
210 m²
2260 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Chichester Close

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

2 Chichester Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Instow, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 4JT). It has a recorded floor area of 210 m² (around 2260 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a conservatory and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£420/sq ft) was about 96.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £950,000.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Chichester Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Chichester Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chichester Close, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2010
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF PORCH & ERECTION OF CONSERVATORY

    Council
    BAC
    RetrospectiveExtension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    51005
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2007
    Garage ConversionFull
    In report

    EXTENSION TO DWELLING, CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO FORM ADDITIONAL LIVING ACCOMMODATION & ERECTION OF CAR PORT

    Council
    BAC
    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    44439
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 2 Chichester Close

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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.

2 Chichester Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2006.

Current estimate

£910,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£950,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 September 2024Most recent

    £950,000

    +120.9%over 17 years
  2. 8 October 2006

    £430,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in EX39 4JT: £483,000 (2025–2004).

On the street

Versus other Chichester Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Chichester Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,524

Street avg £2,548

Above

Floor Area

210 m²

Street avg 237 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 9 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Chichester Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

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

0.1 km

Down Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX39 4JT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX39 4JT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 4JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Chichester Close, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.