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14a, Market Place, Alford, LN13 9EB

5 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 43
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 14a

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

14a is a semi-detached house in Alford (LN13 9EB). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). Main heating runs on electricity. At 66 m² this is the 5th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (43 versus a best of 70).

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 23.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£151/sq ft) was about 60.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £107,000.

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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.

14a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Aug 2009
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2018from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromG1toF22
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2019from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromF22toG20
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2020from Mar 2019
EPC improved fromG20toE43
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14a, Market Place, Alford, LN13 9EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14a has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

  1. Oct 2023
    Heritage
    In report

    Listed Building Consent - 1no. trough illuminated fascia sign and 4no. non-illuminated fascia signs.

    Agent
    Signworld Group,
    Listed
    Reference
    N/003/01977/23
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2021
    Advertising
    In report

    Consent to Display - 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    N/003/01359/21
    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.

14a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£107,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 November 2024Most recent

    £107,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN13 9EB: £87,500 (2021–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Market Place homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,621

Street avg £1,320

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly below
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

0.0 km

Demand Responsive Area — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College. 3 schools 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 9EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LN13 9EB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LN13 9EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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 — 33 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14a, Market Place, Alford, LN13 9EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.