What kind of home is 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP last sold for £220,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £116,000 in November 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2014 and November 2023, 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP rose from £116,000 to £220,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP is F with a score of 25 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP use?

The latest EPC at 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP records bottled lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP in?

4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP sits in Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Spalding. It falls within the PE12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

Police records around 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP 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 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

The closest primary school to 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP is Sutton Bridge Westmere Community Primary School (1.8km).

What transport links are near 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, PE12 9YP is Crosskeys Bridge, 977m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, Wingland, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, PE12 9YP

Notable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 25

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 4 Bleak House Cottage

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

4 Bleak House Cottage is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Spalding (PE12 9YP). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an F (score 25), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2014); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on bottled lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £220,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Bleak House Cottage

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

F25

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD58toF25

Main Fuel

OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Jul 2026

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC FNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, Wingland, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, PE12 9YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Bleak House Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

Latest sale on 4 Bleak House Cottage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2023Most recent
£220,000
+89.7%over 9 years
21 November 2014
£116,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE12 9YP: £155,000 (2025–2002).

Nearby sales in PE12 9YP

On the street

Versus other Garners Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Bleak House Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,292

Street avg £1,546

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Bleak House Cottage

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£220k

1 Bingham Court, Long Sutton

PE12 9EY

3 bed

£262k

1 Chestnut Close, Lutton

PE12 9PW

3 bed2 bath

£174k

1 Clarks Farm, Sluice Road, East Bank, Wingland, Sutton Bridge

PE12 9YU

3 bed

£286k

1 Colsuan Gardens, Long Sutton

PE12 9FR

3 bed2 bath

£235k

1 Congreves Close, Lutton

PE12 9LX

2 bed1 bath

£264k

1 Church Green, Long Sutton

PE12 9BQ

2 bed1 bath

£139k

1 Churchill Court, Long Sutton

PE12 9HH

2 bed1 bath

£368k

1 Carnoustie Court, Sutton Bridge

PE12 9QP

4 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

226/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Crosskeys Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Sutton Bridge Westmere Community Primary School. 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 PE12 9YP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE12 9YP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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 4 Bleak House Cottage, Garners Lane, Wingland, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, PE12 9YP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.