What type of property is 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ?

1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ?

1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ?

1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ 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.

Where is 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ located?

1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ sits in Sparkwell, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL7 postcode district in Devon.

Is 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ is Sparkwell All Saints Primary School (162m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beechwood Cottages, PL7 5DJ is Cross, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Beechwood Cottages, Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Beechwood Cottages

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

1 Beechwood Cottages is a semi-detached house in Sparkwell, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL7 5DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 115), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

1 Beechwood Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Jan 2009

Windows

Very PoorVery Good

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2019from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromG16toE42

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beechwood Cottages, Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beechwood Cottages 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.

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

Current estimate

£223,000

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.

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sparkwell All Saints Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 5DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 5DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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