What type of property is 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ last change hands?

29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ last sold for £130,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,000 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and March 2024, 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ rose from £39,000 to £130,000, a change of £91,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

The current EPC rating for 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ located?

29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

Police records around 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ 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.

Which schools serve 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

The closest primary school to 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (658m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ?

The closest bus stop to 29 Castle Street, PL1 2NJ is Mayflower Steps, 84m away. The nearest ferry option is Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage, 101m away.

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29 Castle Street, Plymouth, PL1 2NJ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 29 Castle Street

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

29 Castle Street is a one-bedroom detached house in Plymouth (PL1 2NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. At 43 m² this is the 9th smallest of 50 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 50 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2012. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 30.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £130,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD64

Low Energy Lighting

33%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Castle Street, Plymouth, PL1 2NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 29 Castle Street, Plymouth, PL1 2NJ

1decisions3documents10nearby

Dec 2012
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
2 apple trees - reduce crowns by 2m
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
12/02065/TCO
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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.

29 Castle Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2024Most recent
£130,000
+33.3%over 4 years
24 January 2020
£97,500
+150.0%over 20 years
1 September 1999
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL1 2NJ: £152,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in PL1 2NJ

On the street

Versus other Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29 Castle Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,023

Street avg £2,649

Above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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 Plymouth district page.

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

Mayflower Steps — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 2NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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