What type of property is Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH last change hands?

Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH last sold for £180,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £36,250 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1995 and July 2020, Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH rose from £36,250 to £180,000, a change of £143,750. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH have?

The current EPC rating for Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH heated?

The latest EPC at Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH has council approval for an extension granted in November 2022 under ref. PA22/08045. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH located?

Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH sits in Polperro, Looe, Looe. It falls within the PL13 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

Police records around Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

The closest primary school to Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH is Polperro Primary Academy (796m).

What is the nearest station to Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH?

The closest bus stop to Riversdale, The Coombes, PL13 2RH is Surgery, 142m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Riversdale, The Coombes, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2RH

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Riversdale

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

Riversdale is a two-bedroom detached house in Polperro, Looe, Looe (PL13 2RH). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch, a conservatory and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 28.3% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £180,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenfront_and_rear

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Jul 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2013

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromF22toE43

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Riversdale, The Coombes, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2022
PorchFull
In report
Alterations and improvements to property to include - removal of chimney, replacement of roof with natural slates, replacement of timber windows and doors with conservation area approved uPVC double glazing, replacement and extension of existing porch and extension to existing sun room.
Agent
Lantic Surveyors Ltd
ExtensionConservatoryNew Windows
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
PA22/08045
View planning record
Nov 2006
Demolition And RebuildFull
In report
Construction of dwelling with garage (demolition of existing dwelling)
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
E2/06/00473/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.

Riversdale has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£180,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2020Most recent
£180,000
+49.4%over 7 years
15 October 2012
£120,500
+232.4%over 16 years
13 December 1995
£36,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 2RH: £260,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other The Coombes homes

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

On habitable rooms, Riversdale runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £2,652

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Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

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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.

Full Looe report

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

Surgery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 2RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 2RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 24 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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