What type of property is Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE?

Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE is a detached house.

How energy efficient is Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE?

The current EPC rating for Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE is F with a score of 38 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE?

Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG25 2QE. Source: EPC Register.

How is Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE heated?

The latest EPC at Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE?

Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE located?

Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE sits in Ellisfield, Basingstoke, Basingstoke. It falls within the RG25 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE?

Police records around Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 70% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE?

The closest bus stop to Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, RG25 2QE is Church Lane, 980m away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, Ellisfield, Basingstoke, RG25 2QE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 38

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Fir Tree Cottage

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

Fir Tree Cottage is a detached house in Ellisfield, Basingstoke, Basingstoke (RG25 2QE). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an F (score 38), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 4 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 108 m² it's 28.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (151 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Fir Tree Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

F38

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Mar 2019from Nov 2017

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Mar 2019

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Fir Tree Cottage, College Lane, Ellisfield, Basingstoke, RG25 2QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Fir Tree Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Fir Tree Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£648,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG25 2QE: £750,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in RG25 2QE

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On the street

Versus other College Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Fir Tree Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

38 (F)

Street avg 44 (E)

Below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

8.9 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

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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 Basingstoke district page.

Full Basingstoke report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG25 2QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG25 2QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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