What kind of home is 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW is a detached house.

What did 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW sell for?

8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW last sold for £285,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL1 2LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW in?

8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

Is 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW in a safe area?

Police records around 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

The closest primary school to 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (581m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Stokes Lane, PL1 2LW is The Navy, 51m away. The nearest ferry option is Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage, 188m away.

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8a, Stokes Lane, Plymouth, PL1 2LW

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a detached house in Plymouth (PL1 2LW). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 43 m² this is the 11th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 16 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 is 55.8% below the 2024 sale of £285,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2014. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 43 m² it's 19.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (36 m² median across 15 EPCs). Sold June 2024 for £285,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Stokes Lane, Plymouth, PL1 2LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8a, Stokes Lane, Plymouth, PL1 2LW

1decisions7documents10nearby

Jan 2014
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Removal of existing aluminium windows and timber doors
New Windows
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
13/02223/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.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 June 2024Most recent
£285,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in PL1 2LW: £260,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in PL1 2LW

1 Stokes Lane, Plymouth, PL1 2LW
Sold May 2022
£260,000

On the street

Versus other Stokes Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Plymouth report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Navy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL1 2LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 2LW

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Common questions

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