What type of property is 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ last change hands?

9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ last sold for £110,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,000 in April 1999, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

Across 2 sales between April 1999 and April 2012, 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ rose from £38,000 to £110,000, a change of £72,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

9 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.

Where is 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

Police records around 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ 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 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Arkwright Gardens, PL5 2BJ is Coombe Way, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Arkwright Gardens

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

9 Arkwright Gardens is a three-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 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 69.1% above the 2012 sale of £110,000. On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2014from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD64

Apr 2026from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Arkwright Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 2BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Arkwright Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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.

9 Arkwright Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£110,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2012Most recent
£110,000
+189.5%over 13 years
22 April 1999
£38,000

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

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.

9 Arkwright Gardens outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,507

Street avg £2,256

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 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 Coombe Way

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3 bed

£175k

1 Dalton Gardens

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2 bed

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1 Ernesettle Lane

PL5 2EY

2 bed

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1 Agaton Road

PL5 2EW

2 bed

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1 Gards Lane

PL5 2AE

2 bed

£352k

1 Ernesettle Crescent

PL5 2ET

4 bed2 bath

£182k

1 Culdrose Close

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

279/mo

Falling 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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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

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Common questions

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