What type of property is 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, listed for its heritage value.

What was the last sold price for 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR last sold for £192,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and March 2025, 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR rose from £60,000 to £192,000, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

The current EPC rating for 5b, 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.

What is the floor area of 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 54 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TQ9 5DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR heated?

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

What council tax band is 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR located?

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

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

Police records around 5b, 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.

Which schools serve 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

The closest primary school to 5b, 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 5b, The Plains, TQ9 5DR?

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

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5b, The Plains, Totnes, TQ9 5DR

Listed building

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5b

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

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.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes

Building

Listed buildingYes

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

Planning

Planning history

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

5b has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5b has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£192,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2025Most recent
£192,000
+220.0%over 25 years
8 August 1999
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TQ9 5DR: £350,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in TQ9 5DR

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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.

5b is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,778

Street avg £1,804

On par

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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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.

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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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