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5 Cherry Tree Drive, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2DD

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
1
Floor area
122 m²
1313 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Cherry Tree Drive

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

5 Cherry Tree Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Brixton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 2DD). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

It hasn't traded since May 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £427,000 sits 77.9% above the 2011 sale of £240,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 15.2% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Cherry Tree Drive

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromE44toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cherry Tree Drive, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cherry Tree Drive has no planning applications on record.

7

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£240,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2011Most recent

    £240,000

    +152.6%over 15 years

  2. 29 March 1996

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL8 2DD: £400,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cherry Tree Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Cherry Tree Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,967

Street avg £2,855

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Cherry Tree Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£647k

1 Brixton Lodge Gardens, Brixton

PL8 2AX

5 bed3 bath
£404k

1 Church Park Road, Yealmpton

PL8 2EY

4 bed1 bath
£391k

1 Brook Mead, Yealmpton

PL8 2FF

4 bed2 bath
£556k

1 Cherry Tree Drive, Brixton

PL8 2DD

4 bed2 bath
£277k

1 Church Way, Yealmpton

PL8 2LA

4 bed
£436k

1 Bowden Farm, Bowden Hill, Yealmpton

PL8 2JX

3 bed1 bath
£444k

1 Elm Tree Park, Yealmpton

PL8 2ED

3 bed
£397k

1 Davis Cottage, Fore Street, Yealmpton

PL8 2JW

3 bed1 bath
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

0.2 km

Elliots Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 2DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL8 2DD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL8 2DD

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Cherry Tree Drive, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2DD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.