What kind of home is Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU?

Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU have?

The current EPC rating for Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU?

Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 68% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HR3 5HU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU use?

The latest EPC at Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU?

Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU in?

Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU sits in Clifford, Hereford, Hereford. It falls within the HR3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU?

Police records around Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU?

The closest primary school to Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU is Clifford Primary School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU?

The closest bus stop to Sheepcote Cottage, HR3 5HU is Rhydspence, 1.4km away. In total there are 4 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Sheepcote Cottage, Clifford, Hereford, HR3 5HU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Sheepcote Cottage

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

Sheepcote Cottage is a semi-detached house in Clifford, Hereford, Hereford (HR3 5HU). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromG14toD56

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sheepcote Cottage, Clifford, Hereford, HR3 5HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sheepcote Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sheepcote Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 3 sales in HR3 5HU: £225,000 (2018–2000).

Nearby sales in HR3 5HU

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Comparables

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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 Hereford district page.

Full Hereford report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Rhydspence — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Clifford Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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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 HR3 5HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HR3 5HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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