What kind of home is Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ last sold for £190,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ have?

The current EPC rating for Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ use?

The latest EPC at Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ in?

Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ sits in Bishopstone, Hereford, Hereford. It falls within the HR4 postcode district.

What is crime like near Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

Police records around Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (32% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

The closest primary school to Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ is St Mary's CofE Primary School (2.4km).

What transport links are near Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ?

The closest bus stop to Stone Cottage, HR4 7HZ is Telephone Box, 598m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Stone Cottage, Bishopstone, Hereford, HR4 7HZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Stone Cottage

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

Stone Cottage is a semi-detached house in Bishopstone, Hereford, Hereford (HR4 7HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 60% above the 2019 sale of £190,000. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £190,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromE46toG11

Main Fuel

OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

8%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from May 2014

EPC improved fromG11toD57

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Stone Cottage, Bishopstone, Hereford, HR4 7HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Stone Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2019Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HR4 7HZ: £400,000 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in HR4 7HZ

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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

5/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Telephone Box — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

St Mary's CofE 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 HR4 7HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HR4 7HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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