What kind of home is 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP?

4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP last change hands?

4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP last sold for £325,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £182,000 in November 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 2004 and May 2025, 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP rose from £182,000 to £325,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP?

4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE12 6AP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP use?

The latest EPC at 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP?

4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP 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.

Which area is 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP in?

4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP sits in Cowbit, Spalding, Spalding. It falls within the PE12 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

Is 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP in a safe area?

Police records around 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP show an average of 226 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP?

The closest primary school to 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP is The Cowbit St Mary's Church of England Academy (680m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Backgate, PE12 6AP is Barrier Bank, 311m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4a, Backgate, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AP

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a three-bedroom detached house in Cowbit, Spalding, Spalding (PE12 6AP). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £325,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 45% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

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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 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Backgate, Cowbit, Spalding, PE12 6AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

4a has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

6 May 2025Most recent
£325,000
+20.4%over 4 years
17 September 2020
£270,000
+28.6%over 3 years
17 November 2016
£210,000
+20.7%over 4 years
12 August 2012
£174,000
-4.4%over 7 years
12 November 2004
£182,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE12 6AP: £330,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PE12 6AP

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, 4a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,686

Street avg £2,246

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Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 129 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par

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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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4 bed2 bath

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4 bed3 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

226/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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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· 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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70 dB

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Common questions

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