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3 Labour In Vain Cottage, Old Rufford Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8TH

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Labour In Vain Cottage

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

3 Labour In Vain Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bilsthorpe, Newark, Newark (NG22 8TH). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2026 for £175,000. Across 2014–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 12.6% above the 2026 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromF27toD60
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Aug 2021
EPC improved fromD60toC72
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Labour In Vain Cottage, Old Rufford Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Labour In Vain Cottage has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£175,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 June 2026Most recent

    £175,000

    +72.4%over 11 years

  2. 9 October 2014

    £101,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in NG22 8TH: £38,750 (2017–1999).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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2 bed
£210k

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3 bed
£310k

1 Alexander Road, Farnsfield

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£352k

1 Cedar Close, Farnsfield

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3 bed2 bath
£206k

1 Chewton Close, Bilsthorpe

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£160k

1 Armstrong Gardens, Bilsthorpe

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£160k

1 Church Street, Bilsthorpe

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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 Newark district page.
Full Newark report

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

Crime

175/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Mickledale Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 NG22 8TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NG22 8TH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NG22 8TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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

Common questions

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