Moat Cottage, Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AG
About Moat Cottage
Moat Cottage is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in King's Lynn (PE32 2AG). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in December 2013. Across 2008–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 33.3% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
Moat Cottage's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Nov 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Moat Cottage has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£220,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 6 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2013Most recent
£165,000
+15.8%over 5 years29 May 2008
£142,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PE32 2AG: £519,500 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in PE32 2AG
Chequers, Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AG
Sold Sept 2023
£365,0009 Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AG
Sold Apr 2023
£519,500Marcon House, Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AG
Sold Feb 2023
£700,000Hillrise, Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AG
Sold Aug 2022
£330,000Emmington House, Bailey Street, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2AG
Sold Dec 2021
£545,000
Versus other Bailey Street homes
On co₂ emissions, Moat Cottage stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,200
Street avg £2,860
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 121 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 6.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Closest school
0.4 km
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.6dB







