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42 Buckfast Close, Plymouth, PL2 2HD

EPC BNotable viewsExtendable3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 42 Buckfast Close

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

42 Buckfast Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 2HD). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 59 m² this is the 4th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–198 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 59 m² it's 28.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 32 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 36.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £117,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • LiftYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

42 Buckfast Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Oct 2008
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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21st century1st Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Buckfast Close, Plymouth, PL2 2HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Buckfast Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

5 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.

42 Buckfast Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£117,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2024Most recent

    £117,000

    +11.4%over 17 years
  2. 2 March 2007

    £105,000

    +14.2%
  3. 27 September 2006

    £91,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 2HD: £135,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Buckfast Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Buckfast Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,983

Street avg £1,597

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Buckfast Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Careswell Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mayflower Academy. 40 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL2 2HD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 2HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Buckfast Close, Plymouth, PL2 2HD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.