What type of property is 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN sell for?

2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN last sold for £175,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN was a refusal for mixed (ref. 1/1168/2022/FUL) in February 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN 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 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN located?

2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN sits in Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Bideford. It falls within the EX39 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

Police records around 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN 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 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

The closest primary school to 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN is Buckland Brewer Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Halsbury Cottages, EX39 5EN is Castle Meadow, 958m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Halsbury Cottages, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5EN

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Halsbury Cottages

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

2 Halsbury Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 5EN). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 53.7% above the 2019 sale of £175,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Last sale on file: £175,000 in November 2019.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Halsbury Cottages, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Halsbury Cottages was refused — worth checking the council file.

Feb 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
1/1168/2022/FUL
View planning record
May 2022
AnnexFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Proposed two storey side extension and double garage with annexe front extension.
Extension
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
1/0348/2022/FUL
View planning record

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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.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 November 2019Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in EX39 5EN: £238,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in EX39 5EN

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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

1.0 km

Castle Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Buckland Brewer Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX39 5EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 5EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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