Skip to content
UK Property Looker

The Cottage, Water End Road, Beacons Bottom, High Wycombe, HP14 3XE

Estimated value

£515,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£382,500)+35%
  • Against HP14 3XE's recent median (£576,500)-11%

Newest record on this page: April 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 28
Tenure
Private Rental
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£515,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£382,500)+35%
  • Against HP14 3XE's recent median (£576,500)-11%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for The Cottage is modelled from its 100 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in HP14 3XE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    100 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2018

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in HP14 3XE

    5 sales, median £576,500 (2021–2015)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2021Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 June 2016Most recent

    £382,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP14 3XE: £576,500 (2021–2015).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for The Cottage, Water End Road, Beacons Bottom, High Wycombe, HP14 3XE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About The Cottage

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

The Cottage is a semi-detached house in Beacons Bottom, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP14 3XE). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows an F (score 28), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 57), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 100 m² it's 26.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (137 m² median across 4 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 is 34.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 172% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in June 2016.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Cottage

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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 Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F28
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 March 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Aug 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Cottage, Water End Road, Beacons Bottom, High Wycombe, HP14 3XE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Cottage has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Water End Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Cottage is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,825

Street avg £2,941

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

On par
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

51/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Francis Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Radnage Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Radnage Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
  • Stokenchurch Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km
  • Bledlow Ridge SchoolPrimary2.6km
  • Cadmore End CofE SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

  • St Francis RoadBus stop118m
  • The Studley ArmsBus stop251m
  • Dashwood HillBus stop485m
  • Water End RoadBus stop1.1km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences269 reports41%
  • Other Theft72 reports11%
  • Anti-social Behaviour71 reports11%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson67 reports10%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP14 3XE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,085 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£518k

1 Beech Avenue, Lane End

HP14 3EQ

3 bed1 bath
£482k

1 Cholsey Grange Cottages, Ibstone

HP14 3XT

3 bed2 bath
£566k

1 Clinkard Place, Church Road, Lane End

HP14 3HQ

4 bed
£462k

1 Clayton Road, Lane End

HP14 3GA

£579k

1 Butterly Road, Stokenchurch

HP14 3SG

3 bed2 bath
£584k

1 Chalk Farm Road, Stokenchurch

HP14 3TB

4 bed1 bath
£451k

1 Chiltern Ridge

HP14 3SZ

3 bed1 bath
£421k

1 Chequers Lane, Cadmore End

HP14 3PG

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for The Cottage is modelled from its 100 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in HP14 3XE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for The Cottage. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for The Cottage was lodged in March 2018 at band F and is valid until March 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to The Cottage. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP14 3XE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Cottage, Water End Road, Beacons Bottom, High Wycombe, HP14 3XE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring