20 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
About 20 Church Croft
20 Church Croft is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Fownhope, Hereford, Hereford (HR1 4PL). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 132 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 43 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 sits 114.5% above the 2011 sale of £165,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in December 2011.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
1 application on record at 20 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
- Jun 2013DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Demolish existing single storey garage, WC and conservatory and build a new two storey side extension
Extension- Documents
- 25 docs on file
- Reference
- P131065/FH
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Sales history & valuation
20 Church Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£354,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£165,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 December 2011Most recent
£165,000
25 July 2004
£165,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HR1 4PL: £250,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in HR1 4PL
17 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
Sold Aug 2025
£5,85015 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
Sold Aug 2025
£5,85059 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
Sold Dec 2024
£305,0003 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
Sold Mar 2024
£250,00013 Church Croft, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PL
Sold Jan 2024
£305,000
Versus other Church Croft homes
On price per m², 20 Church Croft runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,250
Street avg £2,716
Floor Area
132 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 km
Church Croft — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Mary's CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB







