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2 West Park Cottages, Badgall, Launceston, PL15 8SZ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 West Park Cottages

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

2 West Park Cottages is a semi-detached house in Badgall, Launceston, Launceston (PL15 8SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 112), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. At 83 m² it sits well below the postcode median (127 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 35% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£201/sq ft) was about 136.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromF37toE49
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jan 2022from Jun 2021
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 West Park Cottages, Badgall, Launceston, PL15 8SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 2 West Park Cottages.

  1. Feb 2019
    New BuildOutline
    In report

    Pre application advice for infill development of a single two storey detached dwelling and attached garage.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    PA19/00064/PREAPP
    View planning record
  2. May 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Construction of two storey rear extension

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PA12/03350
    View planning record

What's in 2 West Park Cottages, Badgall, Launceston, PL15 8SZ's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 July 2004Most recent

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL15 8SZ: £350,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 West Park Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,169

Street avg £1,252

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Above
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.

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

Fennel Farm — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL15 8SZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL15 8SZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL15 8SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 14 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 West Park Cottages, Badgall, Launceston, PL15 8SZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.