What kind of home is 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

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

What did 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ sell for?

7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ last sold for £180,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL8 2AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ in?

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

Is 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

The closest primary school to 7 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).

How well connected is 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Canes Cottages, PL8 2AQ is Elliots Hill, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Canes Cottages, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AQ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Canes Cottages

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

7 Canes Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Brixton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 50.6% above the 2022 sale of £180,000. Sold July 2022 for £180,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Oct 2021

EPC improved fromE39toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Canes Cottages, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Canes Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 July 2022Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL8 2AQ: £134,000 (2024–2000).

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

14/mo

Falling 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

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70 dB

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