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1 The Crescent, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AP

EPC BSolar panelsNotable views4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 1 The Crescent

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

1 The Crescent is a two-bedroom detached house in Brixton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 2AP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor 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 A (score 94). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £349,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 51.2% 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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageDetached
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 The Crescent ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2008from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF37toE46
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2012from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE46toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2012from Mar 2012
Low Energy Lighting
90%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2025from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD62toB83
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Crescent, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Crescent has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 The Crescent, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AP

1decisions1extensions8documents7nearby
  1. Nov 2009
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Householder application for erection of conservatory

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    07/1724/09/F
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 The Crescent has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£356,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£349,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 February 2026Most recent

    £349,000

    +83.7%over 16 years

  2. 29 June 2009

    £190,000

    +104.3%over 9 years

  3. 22 July 1999

    £93,000

    +29.2%over 1 year

  4. 10 August 1997

    £72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL8 2AP: £395,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other The Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 The Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,058

Street avg £3,177

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

14/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Winstone Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 PL8 2AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL8 2AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL8 2AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

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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