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16 Orchard Close, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2JQ

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Orchard Close

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

16 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Yealmpton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 2JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £411,000 sits 64.4% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). On the market in October 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageSingle
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Orchard Close

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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)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromD63toC76
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Orchard Close, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 October 2013Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL8 2JQ: £410,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,660

Street avg £3,098

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Orchard Close

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.
£397k

1 Davis Cottage, Fore Street, Yealmpton

PL8 2JW

3 bed1 bath
£436k

1 Bowden Farm, Bowden Hill, Yealmpton

PL8 2JX

3 bed1 bath
£444k

1 Elm Tree Park, Yealmpton

PL8 2ED

3 bed
£333k

1 Gardeners Lane, Yealmpton

PL8 2PJ

3 bed2 bath
£311k

1 Elm Tree Close, Yealmpton

PL8 2EX

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Church Close, Yealmpton

PL8 2HL

3 bed2 bath
£275k

1 Bumble Walk, Yealmpton

PL8 2FH

3 bed2 bath
£272k

1 Elm Tree Cottages, Fore Street, Yealmpton

PL8 2JJ

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

0.1 km

Riverside Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL8 2JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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 16 Orchard Close, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2JQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.