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8 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 8 Arkwright Gardens

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

8 Arkwright Gardens is an end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 2BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Arkwright Gardens's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jan 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromC73toB84
Jan 2015from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromB84toC78
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Arkwright Gardens has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Arkwright Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2BJ: £210,000 (2025–2020).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Arkwright Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Arkwright Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£189k

1 Dalton Gardens

PL5 2DS

2 bed
£182k

1 Acklington Place

PL5 2RP

£180k

1 Chatsworth Gardens

PL5 2JU

£199k

1 Culdrose Close

PL5 2BD

£200k

1 Blackthorn Close, Honicknowle

PL5 2LD

£201k

1 Agaton Road

PL5 2EW

2 bed
£201k

1 Dunstone Road, Higher St Budeaux

PL5 2HJ

£205k

1 Ernesettle Lane

PL5 2EY

2 bed
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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for PL5 2BJ

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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.