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36 Downham Gardens, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, PL5 4QE

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
139 m²
1496 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 36 Downham Gardens

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

36 Downham Gardens is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 4QE). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 139 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 sits 152.1% above the 2013 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£94/sq ft) was about 50.9% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Dec 2012
EPC improved fromE42toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Downham Gardens, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, PL5 4QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 36 Downham Gardens, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, PL5 4QE

3decisions1extensions36documents2nearby
  1. Jul 2014
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Construction of double garage with pitched roof to rear garden of property

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00777/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 36 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.

36 Downham Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Downham Gardens homes

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

Floor Area for 36 Downham Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,007

Street avg £2,160

Strongly below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 Downham Gardens

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

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Preview of the full property report

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
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.

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

Henley Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery. 12 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 4QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL5 4QE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 4QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 36 Downham Gardens, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, PL5 4QE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.