What kind of home is 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

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

When did 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX last change hands?

2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX last sold for £475,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £299,950 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and April 2023, 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX rose from £299,950 to £475,000, a change of £175,050. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,733 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5PX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX in?

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

Is 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

The closest primary school to 2 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).

What is the nearest station to 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, TQ9 5PX is Station Road, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Totnes Rail Station, 289m away.

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2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, Totnes, TQ9 5PX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

161 m²

1733 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bridge Cottages

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

2 Bridge Cottages is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Totnes (TQ9 5PX). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1733 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (118 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £601,000 is 26.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 47.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £475,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromC77toD67

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2021from Sept 2013

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bridge Cottages, Northgate, Totnes, TQ9 5PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bridge Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

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

Current estimate

£601,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£475,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2023Most recent
£475,000
+58.4%over 9 years
7 February 2014
£299,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5PX: £227,000 (2014–2001).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5PX

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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.

2 Bridge Cottages outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,950

Street avg £2,232

Strongly above

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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 Totnes district page.

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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