What type of property is 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ sell for?

12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ last sold for £74,000 in August 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,050 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and August 2003, 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ rose from £41,050 to £74,000, a change of £32,950. That works out to roughly +27.4% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ 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 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ located?

12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ show an average of 279 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

The closest primary school to 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ is Riverside Community Primary School (248m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ is Rugby Pitch, 107m away. The nearest rail option is St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station, 521m away.

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12 Barne Close, Plymouth, PL5 1DZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Barne Close

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

12 Barne Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 1DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 27.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 66.2% above the 2003 sale of £74,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jun 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Barne Close, Plymouth, PL5 1DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Barne Close 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.

12 Barne Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£74,000

Growth on file: 27.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

26 August 2003Most recent
£74,000
+80.3%over 2 years
20 March 2001
£41,050

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1DZ: £107,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PL5 1DZ

On the street

Versus other Barne Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Barne Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£902

Street avg £1,192

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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1 Cardinal Avenue

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1 Church Way

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3 bed

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1 Bickham Road

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3 bed1 bath

£163k

1 Dennis Close

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2 bed

£165k

1 Coronation Place

PL5 1UP

2 bed

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1 Bridwell Close

PL5 1SE

2 bed1 bath

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

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rugby Pitch — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Riverside Community Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 1DZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 1DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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