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1 Scotney Cottage, High Street, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3LH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Scotney Cottage

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

1 Scotney Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swineshead, Boston, Boston (PE20 3LH). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 20.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Scotney Cottage

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromB83toC77
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
3%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Scotney Cottage, High Street, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Scotney Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£121,950

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 July 2017Most recent

    £121,950

    +17.3%over 7 years
  2. 28 October 2009

    £104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE20 3LH: £227,500 (2024–2024).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Scotney Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,718

Street avg £1,505

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Scotney Cottage

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

£14.99one-off

30-day 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
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

King John's Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 PE20 3LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PE20 3LH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PE20 3LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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 1 Scotney Cottage, High Street, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3LH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.