What type of property is Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ?

Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ?

Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ last sold for £360,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £91,000 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and May 2023, Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ rose from £91,000 to £360,000, a change of £269,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ?

The current EPC rating for Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ is G with a score of 8 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ?

Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ heated?

The latest EPC at Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ located?

Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ sits in Almeley, Hereford, Hereford. It falls within the HR3 postcode district.

Is Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ in a safe area?

Police records around Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ show an average of 23 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ?

The closest primary school to Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ is Almeley Primary School (159m).

What transport links are near Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ?

The closest bus stop to Spearmarsh Cottage, HR3 6LQ is West View, 230m away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Spearmarsh Cottage, Almeley, Hereford, HR3 6LQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 8

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Spearmarsh Cottage

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

Spearmarsh Cottage is a detached house in Almeley, Hereford, Hereford (HR3 6LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a G (score 8), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 58), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 is 10% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 57.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £360,000 in May 2023.

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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.

Spearmarsh Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 April 2032

5 years remaining

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC GPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Spearmarsh Cottage, Almeley, Hereford, HR3 6LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Spearmarsh Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Spearmarsh Cottage has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

17 May 2023Most recent
£360,000
+295.6%over 26 years
28 February 1997
£91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HR3 6LQ: £385,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HR3 6LQ

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Spearmarsh Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,077

Street avg £2,340

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 150 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Glen Cottages, Wootton, Almeley

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1 Bull Farm Cottages, Letton

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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

23/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Almeley Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HR3 6LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HR3 6LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

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70 dB

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