What kind of home is 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB?

2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB last change hands?

2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB last sold for £115,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB?

2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB use?

The latest EPC at 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB?

2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB 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.

Which area is 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB in?

2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB sits in St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB 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.

What schools are near 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB?

The closest primary school to 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB is St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School (109m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (970m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB?

The closest rail stop to 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, PL5 1NB is St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station, 49m away. The nearest bus option is Victoria Road, 59m away.

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2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1NB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Laurel Cottages

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

2 Laurel Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 1NB). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 44.3% 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromE47toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Laurel Cottages 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.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 August 2016Most recent
£115,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in PL5 1NB: £120,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in PL5 1NB

1 Laurel Cottages, Trelawney Place, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1NB
Sold Apr 2022
£120,000

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 1NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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