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1 Copse Road, Plymouth, PL7 1PZ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
207 m²
2228 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Copse Road

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

1 Copse Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL7 1PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 207 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 20% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £450,000 in October 2024.

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageIntegral

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

1 Copse Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromE54toC70
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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 1 Copse Road, Plymouth, PL7 1PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Copse Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Copse Road, Plymouth, PL7 1PZ

2decisions2extensions30documents
  1. Feb 2012
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two-storey side extension, attached side private motor garage and front porch (existing garage to be removed)

    Extension
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    11/01939/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Copse Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£457,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 October 2024Most recent

    £450,000

    +181.3%over 15 years
  2. 2 April 2009

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 1PZ: £280,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Copse Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Copse Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,174

Street avg £1,793

Above

Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Copse Road

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Underwood Road West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Old Priory Junior Academy. 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 PL7 1PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL7 1PZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 1PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Copse Road, Plymouth, PL7 1PZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.