What kind of home is 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ?

2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ last change hands?

2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ last sold for £125,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ?

2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ had any planning applications?

2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ?

2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ 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 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ in?

2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ 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 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ is Shakespeare Primary School (398m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Church of England Academy (542m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Boswell Close, PL5 3LJ is Swinburne Gardens, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Boswell Close, Plymouth, PL5 3LJ

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Boswell Close

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

2 Boswell Close is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 63.2% above the 2004 sale of £125,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

2 Boswell Close'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 13 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Boswell Close, Plymouth, PL5 3LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Boswell Close, Plymouth, PL5 3LJ

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Feb 2025
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Demo of existing garage and erection of new garage/store
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11 docs on file
Reference
24/01628/FUL
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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 Boswell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 July 2004Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 3LJ: £162,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in PL5 3LJ

On the street

Versus other Boswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Boswell Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,374

Street avg £1,683

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Swinburne Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shakespeare Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 3LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 3LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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