The Cottage, Bradleys Yard, Plumtree, Nottingham, NG12 5NR
About The Cottage
The Cottage is a detached house in Plumtree, Nottingham, Nottingham (NG12 5NR). It has a recorded floor area of 357 m² (around 3843 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
At 357 m² the property is well over the postcode median (250 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £900,000 is 18.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 22.3% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £760,000.
Energy performance
The Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,360 · Includes VAT
Planning history
The Cottage has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at The Cottage
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£900,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 9 years.
£760,000
Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
28 November 2024Most recent
£760,000
+16.9%over 8 years13 April 2016
£650,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NG12 5NR: £495,000 (2021–2003).
Versus other Bradleys Yard homes
Floor Area for The Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
58 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
357 m²
Street avg 232 m²
CO₂ Emissions
16.0 t/year
Street avg 7.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
11 rooms
Street avg 9 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Griffin — bus stop.
Closest school
1.1 km
Crossdale Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







