What kind of home is 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA?

3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA have?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA?

3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 59% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL15 8BA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA use?

The latest EPC at 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA?

3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA 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 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA in?

3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA sits in Launceston. It falls within the PL15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA?

Police records around 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA 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 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA?

The closest primary school to 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA is Windmill Hill Academy (473m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Launceston College (1.1km).

How well connected is 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Castle Street, PL15 8BA is Museum, 22m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Castle Street, Launceston, PL15 8BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a mid-terrace house in Launceston (PL15 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2021 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2021); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

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Risks

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Sold prices

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Castle Street, Launceston, PL15 8BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL15 8BA: £222,000 (2018–2000).

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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 Launceston district page.

Full Launceston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Museum — 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 8BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for PL15 8BA

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Everything within walking distance

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

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