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Wood Farm Cottage, Beesby, Alford, LN13 0DZ

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 29
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Wood Farm Cottage

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

Wood Farm Cottage is a detached house in Beesby, Alford, Alford (LN13 0DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows an F (score 29), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 95), a 5-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2006–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 56.8% above the 2013 sale of £176,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in September 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Oct 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F29
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromE45toF35
Jun 2014from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromF35toE41
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Oct 2015from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromE41toF29
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Wood Farm Cottage, Beesby, Alford, LN13 0DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Wood Farm Cottage has an approved extension on the planning record.

  1. Aug 2007
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Planning Permission - Erection of a domestic garage/workshop on the site of an existing temporary garage which is to be removed.

    Agent
    G. C. Consulting,
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    N/143/01203/07
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2007
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide a conservatory.

    Agent
    G.C. Consulting,
    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    N/143/00927/07
    View planning record
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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.
Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£176,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 September 2013Most recent

    £176,000

    +10.0%over 7 years
  2. 13 January 2006

    £160,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in LN13 0DZ: £2,029,000 (2014–2014).

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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

0.3 km

Rye Lane — bus stop.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LN13 0DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 14 points of interest in total.
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Common questions

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