What type of property is 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB?

1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB last change hands?

1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB last sold for £118,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and September 2012, 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB rose from £48,000 to £118,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB?

1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 2RB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB?

1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB 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.

Where is 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB located?

1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB 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.

Which schools serve 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB?

The closest primary school to 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB is Ernesettle Community School (18m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Biggin Hill, PL5 2RB is Budshead Road West, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Biggin Hill

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

1 Biggin Hill is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 2RB). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 sits 81.4% above the 2012 sale of £118,000. At 86 m² it's 17.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 28 EPCs). Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageSingle

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Biggin Hill

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

The data behind every report

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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Apr 2012

Low Energy Lighting

11%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Biggin Hill 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.

1 Biggin Hill has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£118,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2012Most recent
£118,000
+145.8%over 13 years
20 May 1999
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2RB: £195,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in PL5 2RB

On the street

Versus other Biggin Hill homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 1 Biggin Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,372

Street avg £1,773

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Biggin Hill

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£221k

1 Coombe Way

PL5 2HA

3 bed

£205k

1 Ernesettle Lane

PL5 2EY

2 bed

£201k

1 Agaton Road

PL5 2EW

2 bed

£231k

1 Gards Lane

PL5 2AE

2 bed

£189k

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

£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.

Full Plymouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Budshead Road West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Ernesettle Community School. 23 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 2RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 2RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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 1 Biggin Hill, Plymouth, PL5 2RB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.