What kind of home is Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX 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 Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX in?

Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (252% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 27 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.

How well connected is Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is Victoria Place, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Devonport Rail Station, 179m away.

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Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BX

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 38 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (24–38 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (48 versus a best of 72). The latest certificate (November 2019) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 90% of similar EPCs).

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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 2019

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD57toE48

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 27 Benbow Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£113,000

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 PL2 1BX: £118,000 (2025–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for Flat 1 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising 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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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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