What type of property is First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX last sold for £101,750 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £84,000 in April 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2007 and May 2025, First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX rose from £84,000 to £101,750, a change of £17,750. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The current EPC rating for First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft). That makes it about 139% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX heated?

The latest EPC at First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX located?

First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

Police records around First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX show an average of 204 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The closest primary school to First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is Morice Town Primary Academy (414m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Plymouth (359m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The closest bus stop to First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is Victoria Place, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Devonport Rail Station, 179m away.

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First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About First Floor

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

First Floor is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 105 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 78 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £101,750 — fresh data. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 39.6% above the 2025 sale price.

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First Floor, 8 Benbow Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First Floor has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

First Floor's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£101,750

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2025Most recent
£101,750
+95.7%over 15 years
5 August 2009
£52,000
-38.1%over 2 years
22 April 2007
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1BX: £115,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in PL2 1BX

On the street

Versus other Benbow Street homes

Four headline reads against 72 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for First Floor runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£969

Street avg £1,836

Below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

204/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Victoria Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

UTC Plymouth. 41 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 PL2 1BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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