What type of property is 1 South View, HP13 5UL?

1 South View, HP13 5UL is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 South View, HP13 5UL last change hands?

1 South View, HP13 5UL last sold for £330,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 South View, HP13 5UL?

The current EPC rating for 1 South View, HP13 5UL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 South View, HP13 5UL?

1 South View, HP13 5UL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 South View, HP13 5UL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 South View, HP13 5UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 South View, HP13 5UL?

1 South View, HP13 5UL is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 South View, HP13 5UL located?

1 South View, HP13 5UL sits in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe. It falls within the HP13 postcode district.

Is 1 South View, HP13 5UL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 South View, HP13 5UL show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 South View, HP13 5UL?

The closest primary school to 1 South View, HP13 5UL is The Downley School (535m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (2.8km).

What transport links are near 1 South View, HP13 5UL?

The closest bus stop to 1 South View, HP13 5UL is South View, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 South View, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5UL

Notable viewsExtendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 South View

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

1 South View is a three-bedroom detached house in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP13 5UL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £498,000 sits 50.9% above the 2012 sale of £330,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 34.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 South View, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 South View has no planning applications on record.

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.

1 South View valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£498,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 December 2012Most recent
£330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5UL: £480,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HP13 5UL

On the street

Versus other South View homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 South View outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,793

Street avg £3,876

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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 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

South View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Downley School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP13 5UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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