What kind of home is 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ?

1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ?

1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL7 2GJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ use?

The latest EPC at 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ?

1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ in?

1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL7 postcode district.

Is 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ?

The closest primary school to 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ is Glen Park Primary School (751m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plympton Academy (2.0km).

What transport links are near 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Barnfield Drive, PL7 2GJ is Barnfield Drive, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Barnfield Drive, Plymouth, PL7 2GJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is an end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL7 2GJ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

1b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC74

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

Low Energy Lighting

43%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Barnfield Drive, Plymouth, PL7 2GJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b 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.

1b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£163,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 2GJ: £205,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PL7 2GJ

On the street

Versus other Barnfield Drive homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barnfield Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Glen Park Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 2GJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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