5b, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DR
About 5b
5b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Totnes (TQ9 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. 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. 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).
A recent sale: £192,000 in March 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 44.8% above the 2025 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- Listed buildingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and is a listed building, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5b has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£278,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 26 years.
£192,000
Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
5 March 2025Most recent
£192,000
+220.0%over 25 years8 August 1999
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5DR: £350,000 (2023–2014).
Nearby sales in TQ9 5DR
Versus other The Plains homes
5b is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,778
Street avg £1,804
Floor Area
108 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
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.
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
51.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB







