What type of property is 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

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

When did 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ last change hands?

18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ last sold for £85,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £39,990 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between March 2001 and September 2016, 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ rose from £39,990 to £85,000, a change of £45,010. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

18 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 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ located?

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

What is crime like near 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

Police records around 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

The closest primary school to 18 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.

What is the nearest station to 18 Barne Close, PL5 1DZ?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 Barne Close, Plymouth, PL5 1DZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Barne Close

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

18 Barne Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 1DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 52.9% above the 2016 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£103/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

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 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

90%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Barne Close, Plymouth, PL5 1DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Barne Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£85,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2016Most recent
£85,000
-5.6%over 2 years
13 February 2014
£90,000
+1.2%over 9 years
19 August 2004
£88,950
+122.4%over 3 years
28 March 2001
£39,990

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1DZ: £107,000 (2025–2021).

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.

Price per m²

£1,104

Street avg £1,146

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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3 bed

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1 Dennis Close

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2 bed

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1 Bridwell Close

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Plymouth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady 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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Common questions

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