Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31b, Barlow Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 2SJ
Estimated value
£118,000
- Since the 2004 sale (£99,995)+18%
- Against PL2 2SJ's recent median (£182,000)-35%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band A
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£118,000
- Against its 2004 sale (£99,995)+18%
- Against PL2 2SJ's recent median (£182,000)-35%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31b is modelled from its 38 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PL2 2SJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
38 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2012
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2004
Recent sales in PL2 2SJ
5 sales, median £182,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
22 December 2004Most recent
£99,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 2SJ: £182,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in PL2 2SJ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 31b, Barlow Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 2SJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 31b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL2 2SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–137 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 45 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (October 2012) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since December 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 44 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 is 18% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- BalconyYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
31b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Oct 2022
Current Certificate
Oct 2012EPC Rating
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Expired on 16 October 2022
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31b, Barlow Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 2SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31b has no planning applications on record.
5
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Barlow Gardens homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
31b is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,631
Street avg £2,453
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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.
Crime
204/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Boniface Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Pennycross Primary School. 49 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Pennycross Primary SchoolPrimary302m
- Montpelier Primary SchoolPrimary363m
- Devonport High School for GirlsSecondary380m
- All Saints Church of England AcademySecondary743m
Nearest stops
- St Boniface DriveBus stop104m
- Beacon Down AvenueBus stop158m
- Westeria TerraceBus stop167m
- Fircroft RoadBus stop173m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,690 reports49%
- Anti-social Behaviour440 reports13%
- Criminal Damage & Arson291 reports8%
- Other Theft187 reports5%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL2 2SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31b is modelled from its 38 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PL2 2SJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 31b. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31b was lodged in October 2012 at band C and expired in October 2022, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 31b. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 49 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PL2 2SJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31b is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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