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5 Carew Grove, Plymouth, PL5 3PD

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Carew Grove

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

5 Carew Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 3PD). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 is 16.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 56.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £200,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromD63toC73
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Carew Grove, Plymouth, PL5 3PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Carew Grove has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Carew Grove, Plymouth, PL5 3PD

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2005
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Rear conservatory

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    05/01216/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 November 2023Most recent

    £200,000

    +48.1%over 10 years

  2. 25 July 2013

    £135,000

    +145.5%over 16 years

  3. 8 May 1997

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 3PD: £168,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Carew Grove homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Carew Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,390

Street avg £2,389

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Carew Grove

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

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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
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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

0.2 km

Woodland Fort — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shakespeare Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 3PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL5 3PD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 3PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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