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16 Backgate, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AP

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
153 m²
1647 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Backgate

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

16 Backgate is a three-bedroom detached house in Cowbit, Spalding, Spalding (PE12 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 153 m² the property is well over the postcode median (116 m² across 58 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 11 years since the last transfer (December 2014). Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 is 27.1% above the 2014 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Backgate, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Backgate, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AP

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  1. Jun 2015
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    Outcome in report

    Proposed 2 metre high boundary wall

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    H01-0144-15
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2008.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£310,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2014Most recent

    £310,000

    +138.5%over 5 years

  2. 30 September 2009

    £130,000

    -13.3%over 12 months

  3. 1 October 2008

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE12 6AP: £325,000 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Backgate homes

Four headline reads against 58 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16 Backgate stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,026

Street avg £2,259

Below

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Backgate

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

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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.
£275k

1 Ash Tree Drive, Cowbit

PE12 6XQ

3 bed1 bath
£393k

1 Ash Close

PE12 6FE

4 bed3 bath
£401k

1 Armstrongs Close, Weston

PE12 6JG

4 bed2 bath
£213k

1 Bass Cottages, Hallgate, Weston

PE12 6RH

3 bed
£368k

1 Carisbrooke Way, Weston Hills

PE12 6DS

4 bed2 bath
£203k

1 Carrington Road, Moulton Seas End

PE12 6LS

3 bed1 bath
£319k

1 Cleveland Close

PE12 6BE

4 bed2 bath
£394k

1 Cobgate Close, Whaplode

PE12 6SX

5 bed
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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Barrier Bank — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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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 6AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PE12 6AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PE12 6AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Backgate, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.