What type of property is 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ last sold for £225,000 in March 2026. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and March 2026, 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ rose from £135,000 to £225,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ located?

6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

Police records around 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ show an average of 102 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

The closest primary school to 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ is Goosewell Primary Academy (295m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plymstock School (541m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Dolphin Close, PL9 8RZ is Oakdene Rise, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Dolphin Close, Plymouth, PL9 8RZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Dolphin Close

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

6 Dolphin Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL9 8RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £225,000 — fresh data. Across 2009–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 47% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Nov 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Dolphin Close, Plymouth, PL9 8RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Dolphin Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

6 Dolphin Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

12 March 2026Most recent
£225,000
+66.7%over 16 years
18 December 2009
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL9 8RZ: £250,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PL9 8RZ

On the street

Versus other Dolphin Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 6 Dolphin Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,409

Street avg £2,705

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Plymouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

102/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakdene Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Goosewell Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL9 8RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL9 8RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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