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Portage, Holbeach Drove Gate, Holbeach Drove, Spalding, PE12 0PX

Notable viewsExtendable
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Portage

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

Portage is a two-bedroom detached house in Holbeach Drove, Spalding, Spalding (PE12 0PX). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views, outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemOil
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

Portage's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromF37toE43
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2026from Aug 2025
EPC improved fromE43toD64
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Portage, Holbeach Drove Gate, Holbeach Drove, Spalding, PE12 0PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Portage has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Portage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE12 0PX: £197,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Holbeach Drove Gate homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Portage runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Portage

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£270k

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£228k

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PE12 0BN

3 bed
£236k

1 Churchgate, Gedney

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3 bed
£250k

1 Church View, Topsgate, Gedney

PE12 0BS

3 bed
£281k

1 Cross Road, Sutton St Edmund

PE12 0LS

3 bed
£310k

1 Anvil Close, Gedney Dyke

PE12 0BG

3 bed2 bath
£356k

1 Bells Drove, Sutton St James

PE12 0JG

3 bed2 bath
£404k

1 Bette Campling Close, Sutton St James

PE12 0ED

3 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Spalding district page.
Full Spalding report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

St Polycarp's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

The Gedney Hill Church of England VC Primary School. 2 schools 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 PE12 0PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PE12 0PX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PE12 0PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Portage, Holbeach Drove Gate, Holbeach Drove, Spalding, PE12 0PX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.