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8 Old Farm Road, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5LP

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Old Farm Road

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

8 Old Farm Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP13 5LP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £409,000 sits 70.4% above the 2007 sale of £240,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 29.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Old Farm 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)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromD67toC76
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Old Farm Road, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Old Farm Road has no planning applications on record.

11

But the area is active

11 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£409,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2007Most recent

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5LP: £345,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Old Farm Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Old Farm Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,791

Street avg £3,451

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Old Farm Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£412k

1 Brunel Road

HP13 5SR

3 bed
£544k

1 Curlew Close

HP13 5JY

3 bed2 bath
£569k

1 Commonside, Downley

HP13 5XG

3 bed1 bath
£598k

1 Beaconsfield Avenue

HP13 5EN

3 bed2 bath
£718k

1 Brands Hill Avenue

HP13 5PZ

3 bed1 bath
£550k

1 Court Close

HP13 5JF

4 bed2 bath
£265k

1 Chadwick Street

HP13 5PS

2 bed1 bath
£251k

1 Carolines Court, Red Kite Close

HP13 5GN

2 bed2 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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hithercroft Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Downley School. 12 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 HP13 5LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP13 5LP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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 8 Old Farm Road, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5LP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.