42 Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2LW is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £242,817 , which equates to approximately £248 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Nov 1998 for £49,000. Since then, the value has increased by £193,817, representing a 395.5% increase, or approximately 14.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,817 is:

  • 4.4% higher than the average property price on Babbages
  • 11.2% higher than the average in the EX31 2LW postcode area
  • and 12.3% lower than the average price for Barnstaple as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 December 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£242,817
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£248
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, North Devon, Devon, EX31 2LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Nov 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to EX31 2LW

13 th / 21
Price Rank
11% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in EX31 2LW , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£242,817
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+396 %
20 Nov 1998
£49,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2021
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2001
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £48,000
sale date: 25 Jun 1999
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £52,950
sale date: 25 Sep 1998

Data Sources

The property at 42 Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, North Devon, Devon, EX31 2LW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Nov 1998. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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