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26 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3HY

6 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Carrington Road

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

26 Carrington Road is a two-bedroom detached house in High Wycombe (HP12 3HY). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 135% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £390,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Carrington Road

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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE49toD63
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
30%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a loft conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

3 applications on record at 26 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3HY

1 live now
2decisions2extensions20documents8nearby
  1. Jul 2025
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of garden room

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    25/06225/CLP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

26 Carrington Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£390,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2023Most recent

    £390,000

    +73.3%over 11 years

  2. 30 August 2012

    £225,000

    +9.8%over 6 years

  3. 3 March 2006

    £205,000

    +28.1%over 4 years

  4. 12 July 2001

    £160,000

    +68.5%over 3 years

  5. 28 August 1997

    £94,950

    +12.4%over 2 years

  6. 22 June 1995

    £84,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP12 3HY: £395,000 (2026–2018).

On the street

Versus other Carrington Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 26 Carrington Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,815

Street avg £2,992

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Carrington Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£256k

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HP12 3AQ

2 bed1 bath
£376k

1 Burnham Close

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£214k

1 Birinus Close

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2 bed1 bath
£372k

1 Bushey Close

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3 bed
£197k

1 Banner Court, Eaton Avenue

HP12 3BU

2 bed1 bath
£554k

1 Acorn Gardens

HP12 3LH

3 bed2 bath
£176k

1 Castleview Gardens

HP12 3UD

1 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the High Wycombe district page.
Full High Wycombe report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

125/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Whitelands Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oakridge School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 HP12 3HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP12 3HY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP12 3HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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

Common questions

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