What type of property is 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP last change hands?

16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP last sold for £130,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £113,500 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and August 2015, 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP rose from £113,500 to £130,000, a change of £16,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

The current EPC rating for 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX39 5SP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP 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 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP located?

16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP sits in Woolsery, Bideford, Bideford. It falls within the EX39 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

Police records around 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP 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 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

The closest primary school to 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP is Woolsery Primary School (267m). The closest secondary is Atlantic Academy (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

The closest bus stop to 16 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP is Manor Park, 124m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Abbots Close, Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5SP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Abbots Close

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

16 Abbots Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Woolsery, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 112), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 45.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Nov 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Abbots Close, Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Abbots Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

16 Abbots Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£130,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 August 2015Most recent
£130,000
+14.5%over 3 years
29 May 2012
£113,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 5SP: £225,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in EX39 5SP

On the street

Versus other Abbots Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Abbots Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,167

Street avg £2,406

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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

0.1 km

Manor Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woolsery Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 5SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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