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Simms Cottage, Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, SL6 5ND

EPC B5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
237 m²
2551 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About Simms Cottage

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

Simms Cottage is a detached house in Hurley, Maidenhead, Maidenhead (SL6 5ND). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2016) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since February 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,046,000 sits 198.9% above the 2011 sale of £350,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 46.7% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Simms Cottage 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromF22toB82
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Simms Cottage, Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, SL6 5ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Simms Cottage has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

  1. Jan 2014
    Conditions
    In report

    Details required by conditions 2 (sample of materials), 5 (archaeological work) and 7 (management plan) of planning permission 12/02251 Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, Simms Cottage. Replacement of dwelling with 3 bed family house over two floors. Basement added for sufficient plant provision area. (Amendment to approval 12/00098)

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    13/01499/CONDIT
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2012
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    In report

    Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, Simms Cottage. Replacement of dwelling with 3 bed family house over two floors. Basement added for sufficient plant provision area. ( Amendment to approval 12/00098 )

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    12/02251/FULL
    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.
On the street

Versus other Mill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Simms Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,477

Street avg £5,589

Strongly below

Floor Area

237 m²

Street avg 347 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 12.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

15 years

Street avg 15 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Simms Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Danesfield School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SL6 5ND from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SL6 5ND

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SL6 5ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Simms Cottage, Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, SL6 5ND. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.