What type of property is 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX sell for?

1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX last sold for £250,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5PX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX located?

1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX sits in Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX 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 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

The closest primary school to 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is The Grove School (406m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (573m).

How well connected is 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is Station Road, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Totnes Rail Station, 289m away.

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1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, Totnes, TQ9 5PX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Bridge Cottages

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

1 Bridge Cottages is a semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5PX). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 sits 74.8% above the 2014 sale of £250,000. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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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.

1 Bridge Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD65toE51

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, Totnes, TQ9 5PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bridge Cottages 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.

1 Bridge Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 July 2014Most recent
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5PX: £270,000 (2023–2002).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5PX

On the street

Versus other Northgate homes

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

Habitable Rooms for 1 Bridge Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,119

Street avg £2,509

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Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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

The Grove School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 5PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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FAQ

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