What kind of home is 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ last change hands?

2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ last sold for £180,000 in July 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ in?

2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

Police records around 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ 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.

What schools are near 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is Marine Academy Primary (410m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (263m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is Coombe Way, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Arkwright Gardens

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

2 Arkwright Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 2BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £180,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 23.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 84.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
EnsuiteYes

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.

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Arkwright Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Arkwright Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 July 2025Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2BJ: £210,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in PL5 2BJ

On the street

Versus other Arkwright Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Arkwright Gardens is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,466

Street avg £2,028

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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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.

£231k

1 Gards Lane

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2 bed

£205k

1 Ernesettle Lane

PL5 2EY

2 bed

£201k

1 Agaton Road

PL5 2EW

2 bed

£189k

1 Dalton Gardens

PL5 2DS

2 bed

£221k

1 Coombe Way

PL5 2HA

3 bed

£214k

1 Biggin Hill

PL5 2RB

3 bed2 bath

£353k

1 Ernesettle Crescent

PL5 2ET

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£210k

1 Arkwright Gardens

PL5 2BJ

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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Coombe Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Marine Academy Plymouth. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 2BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 2BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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