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May Cottage, Pinfold Lane, Averham, Newark, NG23 5RD

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
172 m²
1851 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About May Cottage

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

May Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Averham, Newark, Newark (NG23 5RD). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £543,000 sits 59.7% above the 2015 sale of £340,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in January 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageSingle
  • Summer houseYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against May Cottage, Pinfold Lane, Averham, Newark, NG23 5RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May Cottage has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at May Cottage, Pinfold Lane, Averham, Newark, NG23 5RD

1decisions1extensions12documents6nearby
  1. Feb 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Householder application for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of property.

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    11/01787/FUL
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

May Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£543,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£340,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 January 2015Most recent

    £340,000

    +21.4%over 5 years

  2. 26 July 2009

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG23 5RD: £325,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Pinfold Lane homes

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

On years held, May Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,977

Street avg £1,947

On par

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about May Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£321k

1 Allen Close, Claypole

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4 bed
£445k

1 Barley Court, Claypole

NG23 5AB

3 bed
£365k

1 Church Street, Long Bennington

NG23 5EN

3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

St Peter's Crosskeys CofE 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 NG23 5RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NG23 5RD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NG23 5RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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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