Flat 5, Bencoolen House Bencoolen Road, Bude, EX23 8PJ is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £168,048 , which equates to approximately £188 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Sep 2013 for £124,500. Since then, the value has increased by £43,548, representing a 35.0% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,048 is:

  • 54.2% lower than the average property price on Bencoolen Road
  • 72.6% lower than the average in the EX23 8PJ postcode area
  • and 55.1% lower than the average price for Bude 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 9 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£168,048
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£188
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 5, Bencoolen House Bencoolen Road, Bude, North Cornwall, Cornwall, EX23 8PJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Dec 2024.

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 9 May 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 52.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to EX23 8PJ

9 th / 14
Price Rank
73% lower than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
60% smaller than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in EX23 8PJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,048
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
16 Sep 2013
£124,500
Leasehold
-17 %
1 Aug 2008
£150,000
Leasehold
+20 %
27 May 2005
£125,000
Leasehold
+95.3 %
3 May 2001
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 4, Roseveare Bencoolen Road, Bude, EX23 8PJ
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
Flat 3, Roseveare Bencoolen Road, Bude, EX23 8PJ
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, Bencoolen House Bencoolen Road, Bude, EX23 8PJ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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