What kind of home is 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ?

1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ?

1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LN13 0HJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ?

1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ in?

1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ sits in Claxby St. Andrew, Alford, Alford. It falls within the LN13 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

Is 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 85% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ is St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby (2.1km).

How well connected is 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Spring Cottages, LN13 0HJ is Hill Top Cottages, 138m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Spring Cottages, Claxby St Andrew, Alford, LN13 0HJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Spring Cottages

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

1 Spring Cottages is a semi-detached house in Claxby St. Andrew, Alford, Alford (LN13 0HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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.

1 Spring Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF22toE53

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

25%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Spring Cottages, Claxby St Andrew, Alford, LN13 0HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Current estimate

£167,000

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 5 sales in LN13 0HJ: £140,000 (2025–1997).

Nearby sales in LN13 0HJ

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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.

Full Alford report

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

0.1 km

Hill Top Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby. 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 0HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN13 0HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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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 — 15 points of interest in total.

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