What kind of home is 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR last change hands?

5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR last sold for £112,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and October 2011, 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR rose from £49,000 to £112,000, a change of £63,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 108 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR use?

The latest EPC at 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR had any planning applications?

5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR in?

5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR sits in Totnes. It falls within the TQ9 postcode district in Devon.

Is 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (150% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

The closest primary school to 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR is The Grove School (330m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Community College (1.2km).

What transport links are near 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 5a, The Plains, TQ9 5DR is The Plains, 30m away. The nearest ferry option is Totnes Ferry Landing, 297m away.

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5a, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DR

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Totnes (TQ9 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 108 m² this is the 5th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–191 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file.

Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 102.7% above the 2011 sale of £112,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 43.5% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Oct 2008

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

90%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2024from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE40toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%81%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5a, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DR

1decisions6documents5nearby

Jun 2017
Outline
Outcome in report
Outline application with all matters reserved for Change of use Class A1(Shops) to Class A3(Food & Drink).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
1066/17/ARM
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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 1999.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£112,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2011Most recent
£112,000
+6.7%over 5 years
4 November 2005
£105,000
+114.3%over 6 years
11 August 1999
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5DR: £200,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5DR

On the street

Versus other The Plains homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,037

Street avg £1,927

Strongly below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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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 Totnes district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Plains — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Grove School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TQ9 5DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TQ9 5DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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Common questions

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