What type of property is 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR?

8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR last change hands?

8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR last sold for £119,000 in December 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,950 in December 1999, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1999 and December 2016, 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR rose from £39,950 to £119,000, a change of £79,050. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR?

8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 67% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 3TR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR?

8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR 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.

Where is 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR located?

8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

Is 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR 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.

Which schools serve 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR?

The closest primary school to 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR is Pennycross Primary School (397m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Church of England Academy (462m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Boscastle Gardens, PL2 3TR is Springhill, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Boscastle Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 3TR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Boscastle Gardens

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

8 Boscastle Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 3TR). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 80 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in December 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 is 46.2% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Sept 2025from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Boscastle Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 3TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Boscastle Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

8 Boscastle Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£119,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2016Most recent
£119,000
+197.9%over 16 years
17 December 1999
£39,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 3TR: £125,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in PL2 3TR

On the street

Versus other Boscastle Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Boscastle Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,488

Street avg £1,841

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

0.0 km

Springhill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Pennycross Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL2 3TR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 3TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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