What kind of home is Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ last sold for £540,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and November 2015, Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ rose from £500,000 to £540,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

The current EPC rating for Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in February 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ has a recorded floor area of 209 m² (2,254 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ use?

The latest EPC at Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ have?

Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ has 2 approved extension applications on file including front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ 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 Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ in?

Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ sits in Diptford, Totnes, Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

What is crime like near Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

Police records around Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ 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 Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

The closest primary school to Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ is Harbertonford Church of England Primary School (2.6km).

How well connected is Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ?

The closest bus stop to Murtwell Cottage, TQ9 7NQ is Church Green, 2.5km away.

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Murtwell Cottage, Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7NQ

5 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

209 m²

2254 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Murtwell Cottage

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

Murtwell Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Diptford, Totnes, Totnes (TQ9 7NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 209 m² (around 2254 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2012) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from February 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (November 2015). Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £746,000 is 38.1% above the 2015 sale price.

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Risks

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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.

Murtwell Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Murtwell Cottage, Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Murtwell Cottage has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Jan 2012
RenovationFull
In report
Householder application for new roof window to first floor to replace existing rooflight
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
17/2985/11/F
View planning record
Jun 2009
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Front of property
Householder application for addition of an open lean-to porch to existing entrance.
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
17/0722/09/F
View planning record

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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.

Murtwell Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£746,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£540,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2015Most recent
£540,000
+8.0%over 2 years
19 December 2012
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 7NQ: £339,340 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in TQ9 7NQ

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, Murtwell Cottage stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 51 (E)

Above

Floor Area

209 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

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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

2.5 km

Church Green — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Harbertonford 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 7NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 7NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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80 dB

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