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3 Longcoombe Lane, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2PL

Notable views4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Longcoombe Lane

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

3 Longcoombe Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Polperro, Looe, Looe (PL13 2PL). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sale on file: £227,000 in October 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £339,000 is 49.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Longcoombe Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2009from Oct 2008
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2014from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF30toD61
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
38%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Longcoombe Lane, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Feb 2020
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Loft conversion with dormer

    Agent
    Mike Leggett Building Plans
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    PA19/11108
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2014
    PorchFull
    In report

    Proposed loft conversion together with reconstruction of existing porch and decked area

    Agent
    AHT Design
    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    PA13/10958
    View planning record
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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.

3 Longcoombe Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£339,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£227,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2018Most recent

    £227,000

    +10.7%over 1 year
  2. 25 October 2016

    £205,000

    +24.2%over 7 years
  3. 18 May 2009

    £165,000

    +230.3%over 12 years
  4. 6 January 1997

    £49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 2PL: £380,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Longcoombe Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Longcoombe Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £3,025

Below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 11.4 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Crumplehorn Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Polperro Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL13 2PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL13 2PL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 2PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 27 points of interest in total.
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Common questions

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