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Crows Nest, Fore Street, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2QR

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 44
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Crows Nest

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

Crows Nest is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Polperro, Looe, Looe (PL13 2QR). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 21.8% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 32.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (June 2012). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemelectric
  • Period featuresYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Crows Nest's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E44
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Mar 2010
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2018from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromG6toE44
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Crows Nest, Fore Street, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. May 2009
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Proposed re-roofing to include increase in roof height and creating flush join to rear roof

    Agent
    AHT Design
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    E2/09/00218/FUL
    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.

Crows Nest saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£217,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 June 2012Most recent

    £217,500

    +17.6%over 6 years
  2. 8 June 2006

    £184,950

    +42.3%over 2 years
  3. 31 October 2003

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 2QR: £236,000 (2022–2007).

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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

0.1 km

Village Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 2QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL13 2QR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 2QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low
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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 — 21 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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