What kind of home is 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE last change hands?

1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE last sold for £75,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £28,000 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and July 2010, 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE rose from £28,000 to £75,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE have?

The current EPC rating for 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 1LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE use?

The latest EPC at 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE 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 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE in?

1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE sits in Ford, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

Police records around 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE 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 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

The closest primary school to 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is College Road Primary School (236m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Plymouth (908m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

The closest bus stop to 1b Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is St Michael Avenue, 110m away. The nearest rail option is Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station, 453m away.

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1b Railway Cottages, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1LE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1b Railway Cottages

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

1b Railway Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ford, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL2 1LE). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (61–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good.

Held since July 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 is 46.7% above the 2010 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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 3)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE41toD67

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b Railway Cottages, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b Railway Cottages 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£75,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

22 July 2010Most recent
£75,000
+167.9%over 15 years
24 February 1995
£28,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1LE: £156,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in PL2 1LE

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Area

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Michael Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

College Road Primary School. 43 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL2 1LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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