What type of property is 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ last sold for £255,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and March 2025, 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ rose from £160,000 to £255,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL8 1NJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ 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 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ located?

2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ sits in Holbeton, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL8 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

Police records around 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Other theft makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ is Holbeton Primary School (70m).

What transport links are near 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, PL8 1NJ is Post Office, 124m away. In total there are 9 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, Holbeton, Plymouth, PL8 1NJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Union Cottages

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

2 Union Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Holbeton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 1NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £255,000 in March 2025. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£338/sq ft) was about 57.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jun 2011

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Union Cottages, Fore Street, Holbeton, Plymouth, PL8 1NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Union Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

2 Union Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£255,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£255,000
+59.4%over 13 years
19 October 2011
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL8 1NJ: £180,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in PL8 1NJ

On the street

Versus other Fore Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Union Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,643

Street avg £2,876

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Holbeton Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL8 1NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL8 1NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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