Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4a, Copse Close, Plymouth, PL7 1QD
Notable views4 planning records
Estimated value
£276,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£207,500)+33%
- Against PL7 1QD's recent median (£258,000)+7%
Newest record on this page: May 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£276,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£207,500)+33%
- Against PL7 1QD's recent median (£258,000)+7%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4a is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PL7 1QD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
67 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in PL7 1QD
5 sales, median £258,000 (2021–2007)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
Sales timeline
27 July 2017Most recent
£207,500
+118.4%over 15 years19 March 2002
£95,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 1QD: £258,000 (2021–2007).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 4a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4a is a two-bedroom detached house in Plymouth (PL7 1QD). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.
4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 is 33% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 57% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017. At 67 m² it's 29.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 3 EPCs).
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
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 October 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2020from Feb 2017
EPC improved fromF28toD67
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4a, Copse Close, Plymouth, PL7 1QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
4a has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.
4 applications on record at 4a, Copse Close, Plymouth, PL7 1QD
4decisions2extensions79documents
- Oct 2019ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Addition of first floor level on existing bungalow, construction of two storey extension on north elevation, construction of two storey extension on west elevation and single storey extension on east elevation.
- Documents
- 18 docs on file
- Reference
- 19/01315/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsMay 2025Decision
- AmendmentMay 2025Decision
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Versus other Copse Close homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 4a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,097
Street avg £2,270
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 112 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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
99/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.
Nearest schools
- Old Priory Junior AcademyPrimary385m
- Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant SchoolPrimary389m
- Plympton AcademySecondary697m
- Hele's SchoolSecondary922m
Nearest stops
- Underwood Road WestBus stop87m
- Kennel Hill CloseBus stop134m
- Copse RoadBus stop174m
- Merafield DriveBus stop249m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences715 reports48%
- Anti-social Behaviour174 reports12%
- Criminal Damage & Arson146 reports10%
- Other Theft111 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL7 1QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 4a is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PL7 1QD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 4a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4a was lodged in October 2020 at band D and is valid until October 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 4a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 12 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PL7 1QD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 4a is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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