What type of property is 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ sell for?

2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ last sold for £185,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £134,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and February 2024, 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ rose from £134,000 to £185,000, a change of £51,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ 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 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ located?

2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ sits in Brixton, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL8 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

Police records around 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ 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 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is St Mary's Church of England Primary School (92m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Coombe Dean School (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is Elliots Hill, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Canes Cottages, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AQ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Canes Cottages

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

2 Canes Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Brixton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 17.8% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £185,000.

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromF32toC71

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Canes Cottages, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Canes Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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 Canes Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£185,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2024Most recent
£185,000
+38.1%over 10 years
13 October 2013
£134,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in PL8 2AQ: £132,115 (2022–2000).

Nearby sales in PL8 2AQ

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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

0.0 km

Elliots Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 5 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 PL8 2AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL8 2AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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