What type of property is 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP last sold for £565,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £247,950 in October 2000, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2000 and September 2021, 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP rose from £247,950 to £565,000, a change of £317,050. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP13 5XP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2000. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP located?

1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP sits in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe. It falls within the HP13 postcode district in Buckinghamshire.

Is 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP 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 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

The closest primary school to 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP is The Downley School (627m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (2.3km).

What transport links are near 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Narrow Lane, HP13 5XP is Commonside, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Narrow Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XP

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Narrow Lane

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

1 Narrow Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Downley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP13 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2000–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £628,000 is 11.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£515/sq ft) was about 65.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 102 m² it's 15% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (120 m² median across 11 EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2000. Most recent transfer: September 2021 at £565,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

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)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD65

Low Energy Lighting

0%28%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Narrow Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Narrow Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5XP

1decisions1extensions4documents11nearby

Jul 2000
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Construction of 2-storey side/rear extension and single-storey rear conservatory extension.
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
00/06150/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.

1 Narrow Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£628,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£565,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

9 September 2021Most recent
£565,000
+127.9%over 20 years
26 October 2000
£247,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5XP: £562,500 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in HP13 5XP

On the street

Versus other Narrow Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Narrow Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,539

Street avg £3,889

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 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

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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

0.2 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 5XP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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