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1 Flax Mill Cottages, Aby, Alford, LN13 0DG

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Flax Mill Cottages

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

1 Flax Mill Cottages is a semi-detached house in Aby, Alford, Alford (LN13 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 107), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromF26toD56
Main Fuel
DualOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Flax Mill Cottages, Aby, Alford, LN13 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Flax Mill Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Flax Mill Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£200,000

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.

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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 Alford district page.

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

The Water Mill — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 LN13 0DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LN13 0DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LN13 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

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

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 20 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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