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1 The Cottages, Horsleys Green, High Wycombe, HP14 3UU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 The Cottages

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

1 The Cottages is a semi-detached house in Horsleys Green, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP14 3UU). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 67), 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, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 sits 59.3% above the 2013 sale of £285,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE43toD67
Heating System
Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SecondaryTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Cottages, Horsleys Green, High Wycombe, HP14 3UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Cottages has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Jul 2014
    Outline
    In report

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed demolition of an existing outbuilding (used as a garage/workshop), and the erection of a detached outbuilding for use as a workshop / shed with solar panels on the South roof elevation

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    14/06529/CLP
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2014
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Householder application for erection of single storey rear extension, erection of canopy over new front door & alterations to fenestration

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    14/05392/FUL
    View planning record
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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.
Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 December 2013Most recent

    £285,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in HP14 3UU: £394,000 (2021–2013).

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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.

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

St Francis Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Radnage Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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The full 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 HP14 3UU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP14 3UU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP14 3UU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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