What type of property is 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF sell for?

2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF last sold for £150,750 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and August 2019, 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF rose from £60,000 to £150,750, a change of £90,750. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2017 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NG23 6EF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF had any planning applications?

2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in November 2019 under ref. EXP/00281/19. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF located?

2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF sits in South Muskham, Newark, Newark. It falls within the NG23 postcode district in Nottinghamshire.

What is crime like near 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

Police records around 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF show an average of 70 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

The closest primary school to 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF is Muskham Primary School (1.7km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Forge Cottages, NG23 6EF is Garage, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Forge Cottages, South Muskham, Newark, NG23 6EF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 2 Forge Cottages

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

2 Forge Cottages is a semi-detached house in South Muskham, Newark, Newark (NG23 6EF). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 52.6% above the 2019 sale of £150,750. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 102 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 6 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £150,750.

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Apr 2017

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2023from Jan 2019

EPC improved fromF29toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Forge Cottages, South Muskham, Newark, NG23 6EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Forge Cottages has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Forge Cottages, South Muskham, Newark, NG23 6EF

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Nov 2019
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Rear single storey extension
Reference
EXP/00281/19
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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.

2 Forge Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£150,750

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2019Most recent
£150,750
+151.3%over 19 years
22 April 2000
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG23 6EF: £127,500 (2021–2000).

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Versus other Forge Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Forge Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Area

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Crime

70/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Muskham Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NG23 6EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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