What type of property is 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

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

What was the last sold price for 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ last sold for £135,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,500 in January 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2003 and September 2022, 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ rose from £87,500 to £135,000, a change of £47,500. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ had any planning applications?

2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in November 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

2 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.

Where is 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is Windmill Hill Academy (508m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Launceston College (680m).

What transport links are near 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dowr Close, PL15 7BJ is Western Road, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Dowr Close

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

2 Dowr Close is a semi-detached house in Launceston (PL15 7BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 8th 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 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2022. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Across 2003–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 24% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Sold September 2022 for £135,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Dowr Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from May 2022

Low Energy Lighting

11%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dowr Close, Western Road, Launceston, PL15 7BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2020
RenovationFull
In report
Window to the rear of the property being removed and wall below cut out to form door opening.
Agent
Horizon Home Improvements
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
PA20/07372
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£135,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2022Most recent
£135,000
+54.3%over 19 years
10 January 2003
£87,500

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.

On price per m², 2 Dowr Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,547

Street avg £2,142

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

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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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