What kind of home is 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA last sold for £215,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and September 2023, 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA rose from £110,000 to £215,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA 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 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA in?

5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA sits in Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA 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 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

The closest primary school to 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA is Knowle Primary School (548m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (794m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sherford Crescent, PL5 2LA is Kedlestone Avenue, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Sherford Crescent, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2LA

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Sherford Crescent

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

5 Sherford Crescent is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 48.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £215,000 in September 2023.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sherford Crescent, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Sherford Crescent 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.

5 Sherford Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£215,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2023Most recent
£215,000
+95.5%over 11 years
17 May 2012
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2LA: £187,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PL5 2LA

On the street

Versus other Sherford Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Sherford Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,905

Street avg £2,214

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

£221k

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2 bed

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2 bed

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1 Agaton Road

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1 Dalton Gardens

PL5 2DS

2 bed

£353k

1 Ernesettle Crescent

PL5 2ET

4 bed2 bath

£330k

1 Ernesettle Road

PL5 2EZ

5 bed2 bath

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

Kedlestone Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Knowle Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 2LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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