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

5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP last sold for £138,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,000 in January 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

Across 2 sales between January 1998 and March 2016, 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP rose from £36,000 to £138,500, a change of £102,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP heated?

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

Are there any planning records for 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2003 under ref. 1/1631/2003/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

5 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 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP located?

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

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

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

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

How well connected is 5 Abbots Close, EX39 5SP?

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

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5 Abbots Close, Woolsery, Bideford, EX39 5SP

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Abbots Close

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

5 Abbots Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Woolsery, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 36.5% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromC76toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Planning

Planning history

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

5 Abbots Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Oct 2003
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Extension to provide small kitchen
Reference
1/1631/2003/FUL
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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.

5 Abbots Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£138,500

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2016Most recent
£138,500
+284.7%over 18 years
5 January 1998
£36,000

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.

On epc rating, 5 Abbots Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,037

Street avg £2,416

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.1 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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Common questions

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