What type of property is 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE?

4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE last change hands?

4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE last sold for £195,500 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,500 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and July 2015, 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE rose from £59,500 to £195,500, a change of £136,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE?

The current EPC rating for 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE?

4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 68 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE heated?

The latest EPC at 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE had any planning applications?

4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey side and rear extension and two-storey side and rear extension. The wider record also shows 3 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE?

4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE 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 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE located?

4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE sits in Broadhempston, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE in a safe area?

Police records around 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE 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 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE?

The closest primary school to 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE is Broadhempston Village Primary School (287m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE?

The closest bus stop to 4 St Josephs Cottages, TQ9 6BE is Square, 281m away. In total there are 4 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 St Josephs Cottages, Broadhempston, Totnes, TQ9 6BE

3 sales on record6 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 St Josephs Cottages

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

4 St Josephs Cottages is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Broadhempston, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 6BE). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 is 30.9% above the 2015 sale price. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2020from Oct 2018

EPC improved fromF28toE41

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 St Josephs Cottages, Broadhempston, Totnes, TQ9 6BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Jul 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Appeal against refusal of planning permission no 17/00156/FUL - Single storey extension to south elevation and two storey extension to north elevation, with a roof lights to the front and rear roof slopes and replacement side window.
New Windows
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
17/00027/FAST
View planning record
Mar 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey extension to south elevation and two storey extension to north elevation, with a roof lights to the front and rear roof slopes and replacement side window.
Agent
Martin Cox MB Eng
New Windows
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
17/00156/FUL
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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.

4 St Josephs Cottages has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£195,500

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2015Most recent
£195,500
+167.8%over 16 years
22 April 1999
£73,000
+22.7%over 1 year
18 February 1998
£59,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 6BE: £189,500 (2023–2001).

Nearby sales in TQ9 6BE

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Area

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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

0.3 km

Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Broadhempston Village Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 6BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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