What kind of home is 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ sell for?

1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ last sold for £99,500 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,500 in December 2002, so prices have been flat over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and July 2013, 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ rose from £95,500 to £99,500, a change of £4,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL15 7BJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ 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 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ in?

1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ sits in Launceston. It falls within the PL15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

Police records around 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is Windmill Hill Academy (508m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Launceston College (680m).

How well connected is 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is Western Road, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dowr Close, Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7BJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Dowr Close

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

1 Dowr Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Launceston (PL15 7BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 57 m² this is the 12th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2009) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from May 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 is 28.6% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 16.4% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (July 2013). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Parkingallocated

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemgas
Underfloor heatingYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Dowr Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 May 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dowr Close, Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2002
Full
In report
Revised design to south-east block of flats approved under 97/0764 to provide two additional single bedroom flats in loft space. [ Card 0476 lau ]
Reference
E1/2002/0293
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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.

1 Dowr Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£99,500

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2013Most recent
£99,500
+4.2%over 10 years
6 December 2002
£95,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL15 7BJ: £120,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PL15 7BJ

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On the street

Versus other Dowr Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Dowr Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,746

Street avg £2,196

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Western Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Windmill Hill Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL15 7BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL15 7BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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