What type of property is 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT is B with a score of 89 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 3RT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT 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 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT located?

8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

Police records around 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT 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 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

The closest primary school to 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT is Knowle Primary School (337m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brayford Close, PL5 3RT is Woodbury Gardens, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Brayford Close, Plymouth, PL5 3RT

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 89

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Brayford Close

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

8 Brayford Close is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 3RT). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2015) returns a high B (score 89), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The rating has held steady at B across 3 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 44 m² it's 15.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 22 EPCs).

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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.

8 Brayford Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

B89

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from May 2014

EPC improved fromB90toC79

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2015from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromC79toB89

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brayford Close, Plymouth, PL5 3RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brayford Close 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.

8 Brayford Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Brayford Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

89 (B)

Street avg 89 (B)

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 0.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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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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

Woodbury Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Knowle Primary School. 27 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 3RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 3RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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