What kind of home is 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

The current EPC rating for 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE use?

The latest EPC at 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

Police records around 5 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 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What transport links are near 5 Railway Cottages, PL2 1LE?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Railway Cottages, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1LE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Railway Cottages

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

5 Railway Cottages is a semi-detached house in Ford, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL2 1LE). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

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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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Sept 2008

EPC improved fromE45toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

16%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Railway Cottages, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Railway Cottages 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.

5 Railway Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£169,000

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 1LE: £156,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in PL2 1LE

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.

5 Railway Cottages is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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