What type of property is 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS last change hands?

4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS last sold for £60,000 in February 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,000 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and February 2002, 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS rose from £49,000 to £60,000, a change of £11,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5GS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS 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 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS located?

4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS sits in Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

Police records around 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

The closest primary school to 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS is The Grove School (601m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (398m).

What transport links are near 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Barn Close, TQ9 5GS is Station Road, 62m away. The nearest rail option is Totnes Rail Station, 195m away.

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4 Barn Close, Totnes, TQ9 5GS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Barn Close

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

4 Barn Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5GS). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since February 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 sits 220% above the 2002 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£127/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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 10 Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Barn Close, Totnes, TQ9 5GS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Barn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Barn Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£60,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

26 February 2002Most recent
£60,000
+22.4%over 4 years
28 November 1997
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5GS: £195,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5GS

On the street

Versus other Barn Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Barn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,364

Street avg £3,996

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Comparables

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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 Totnes district page.

Full Totnes report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Station Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King Edward VI Community College. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 5GS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 5GS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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