2 John Cooms Cottages, Millway Place, Plymouth, PL9 7RG
About 2 John Cooms Cottages
2 John Cooms Cottages is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL9 7RG). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since April 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 sits 266.7% above the 1999 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 59.8% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 John Cooms Cottages has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 2 John Cooms Cottages was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£165,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 3 years.
£45,000
Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
29 April 1999Most recent
£45,000
+26.8%over 3 years29 March 1996
£35,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL9 7RG: £137,500 (2022–2005).
Versus other Millway Place homes
Price per m² for 2 John Cooms Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£789
Street avg £2,607
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
102/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Roper Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Oreston Community Academy. 16 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







