What type of property is Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB?

Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB is a detached house.

When did Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB last change hands?

Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB last sold for £695,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB?

The current EPC rating for Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB is F with a score of 27 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has dropped from a E recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB?

Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft). That makes it about 79% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 6AB. Source: EPC Register.

How is Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB heated?

The latest EPC at Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB?

Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB has 8 planning records on file (6 approved), most recent in July 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB located?

Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB sits in Dartington, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB in a safe area?

Police records around Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB 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 Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB?

The closest primary school to Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB is Dartington Church of England Academy (1.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB?

The closest bus stop to Lower Hood Barn, TQ9 6AB is South Devon Steiner School, 79m away. The nearest tram option is Staverton (South Devon Railway), 1.2km away.

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Lower Hood Barn, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6AB

8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 27

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lower Hood Barn

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

Lower Hood Barn is a detached house in Dartington, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 6AB). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an F (score 27), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

At 154 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£419/sq ft) was about 18.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £695,000.

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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.

Lower Hood Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

F27

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE49toF27

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%97%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lower Hood Barn, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lower Hood Barn has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Jul 2020
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use of 3no. barns to C2 (residential institution). Alterations to fenestration and addition of external staircase
Council
South Hams
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
0957/20/FUL
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Dec 2019
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T652: Fraxinus excelsior - Fell and remove due to main stem failing onto adjacent highway; T653 - Alnus glutinosa - Fell and remove due tomain stem failure onto adjacent activity area; T654: Fraxinusexcelsior - Fell and remove due to main stem failure onto adjacentactivity area; T656: Aesculus hippocastaneum - Fell and remove due tofailure of stem onto adjcent footpath/lawn area; T657: Aesculushippocastaneum - Fell and remove due to main/significant limb failureonto adjacent lawn area; T658: Aesculus hippocastaneum - Fell andremove due to significant limb failure onto adjacent lawn area
Council
South Hams
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
3444/19/TPO
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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.

Lower Hood Barn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£630,000

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Last sold (2018)

£695,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 August 2018Most recent
£695,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 6AB: £485,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in TQ9 6AB

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On the street

Versus the street

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

EPC Rating for Lower Hood Barn lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,513

Street avg £4,548

On par

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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

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

Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South Devon Steiner School — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Dartington Church of England Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 6AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 6AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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