What kind of home is North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU sell for?

North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU last sold for £975,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

The current EPC rating for North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (2,562 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU use?

The latest EPC at North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU have?

North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2004 under ref. 38/1742/04/F. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU 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 North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU in?

North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU sits in Diptford, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

Police records around North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU 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 North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

The closest primary school to North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU is Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School (1.3km).

How well connected is North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU?

The closest bus stop to North Beneknowle, TQ9 7LU is Avon Inn, 769m away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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North Beneknowle, Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7LU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

238 m²

2562 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About North Beneknowle

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

North Beneknowle is a five-bedroom detached house in Diptford, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 238 m² (around 2562 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £975,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

North Beneknowle's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2019

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against North Beneknowle, Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

North Beneknowle has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at North Beneknowle, Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7LU

1decisions1extensions6documents3nearby

Oct 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Extension to rear of dwelling
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
38/1742/04/F
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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.

Current estimate

£1,068,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£975,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 December 2024Most recent
£975,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in TQ9 7LU: £850,000 (2017–2017).

Nearby sales in TQ9 7LU

Brushford, Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7LU
Sold Aug 2017
£850,000

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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

0.8 km

Avon Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 7LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 7LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

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FAQ

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