What type of property is 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG last change hands?

16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG last sold for £405,016 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £245,000 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

Across 3 sales between July 2005 and October 2023, 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG rose from £245,000 to £405,016, a change of £160,016. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP13 5XG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG heated?

The latest EPC at 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG have?

The most recent planning decision at 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG was a refusal for side and rear extension (ref. 25/05315/FUL) in May 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG is in council tax band D.

Where is 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG located?

16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG sits in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe. It falls within the HP13 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

Police records around 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG show an average of 223 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

The closest primary school to 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG is The Downley School (553m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Commonside, HP13 5XG is Commonside, 25m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16a, Commonside, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XG

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP13 5XG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£617/sq ft) was about 74.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold October 2023 for £405,016.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Aug 2015

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Commonside, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 16a was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 16a, Commonside, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XG

4decisions1extensions22documents11nearby

Aug 2023
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Reduce by up to 3 meters and shape to suitable growth points, remove dead wood and ivy x 1 Ash (T1)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
23/06563/CTREE
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ExtensionMay 2025Decision
Tree WorksAug 2024Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£405,016

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2023Most recent
£405,016
+20.8%over 7 years
17 December 2015
£335,384
+36.9%over 10 years
10 July 2005
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5XG: £520,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in HP13 5XG

On the street

Versus other Commonside homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,640

Street avg £4,911

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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

223/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Commonside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Downley School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

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