What kind of home is 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW sell for?

7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW last sold for £385,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £192,500 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and November 2024, 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW rose from £192,500 to £385,000, a change of £192,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

The current EPC rating for 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW use?

The latest EPC at 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW in?

7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW sits in Plympton, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

Police records around 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW show an average of 99 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

The closest primary school to 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW is Old Priory Junior Academy (594m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plympton Academy (176m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW?

The closest bus stop to 7 Elm Grove, PL7 2BW is Ridgeway Masonic Hall, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Elm Grove, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2BW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Elm Grove

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

7 Elm Grove is a three-bedroom detached house in Plympton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL7 2BW). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. 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 Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 75% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £385,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
Summer houseYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Mar 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Elm Grove, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Elm Grove 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£385,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2024Most recent
£385,000
+100.0%over 13 years
6 July 2011
£192,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 2BW: £320,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in PL7 2BW

On the street

Versus other Elm Grove homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Elm Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £2,385

Strongly above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

99/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ridgeway Masonic Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Plympton Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL7 2BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 2BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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