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DOCKACRE COURT, DOCKACRE ROAD, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL PL15 8BW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
60 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Last sold
£162,750 Aug 2023
Price per m²
£2,500/m²
Local average
£255,222 (-41.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,033 of 33,755)
Street crime
80 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
- DOUBLE GLAZED
- IDEAL FIRST TIME BUY
- INVESTMENT PROJECT
- CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- 2 BEDROOMS
- OFF ROAD PARKING
- SUPERB VIEWS
- EPC D55
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location - Set amidst the rolling green Cornish countryside, Launceston is known as the gateway to the county and sits on the Devon border. The towns skyline is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle that stands high on a hillside with dramatic views over Bodmin moor and Dartmoor. The castle was a strategically important building after the Norman Conquest and its green was used for executions until the 19th century. Launceston is situated between the north and south coasts, so is convenient for beaches and the Cornish countryside. Out of town there is a Marks and Spencer Food Hall, Tesco, Argos, Iceland and Pets at Home to name a few. Launceston has some great schools. Villages surrounding Launceston also have good primary schools.The A30 will see you onto the M5 at Exeter in under 45 minutes and the A388 will get you to Plymouth in under an hour.
The Accommodation Comprises - (all measurements are approximate)
Entrance Porch - Wall mounted OIL fired central heating BOILER, serviced in October 2022. Door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.28m x 3.00m -
Lounge - 4.29m x 4.14m - Staircase leading to:
First Floor Landing - Access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 - 3.45m x 3.00m - Plus range of built-in wardrobes to one wall.
Bedroom 2 - 2.99m x 2.79minto recess. -
Bathroom - 1.68m x 1.96m -
Outside - At the top of the drive is a layby providing allocated parking to this property. Then the property is approached via an initially shared tarmac driveway leading down to the property. To the rear of the property is an extensive patio which leads around to the side, OIL STORAGE TANK. Steps lead down to two terraced garden areas, which is currently overgrown but offers lawns and mature shrub and tree borders. Further down, through archway, steps lead down and behind properties 2 and 3.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating is powered via oil fired boiler with oil tank located at the side garden.
Local Authority - Cornwall Council.
Council Band - Council Tax Band B.
Listed by
Launceston
Miller & Son
Reference: 135500915
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 14/03/2023
Expiry date: 13/03/2033
Current heating cost: £852/year
Potential heating cost: £558/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,835
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£60)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4719633
Property Details
Street: 1 Dockacre Court
Town: Dockacre Road
Postcode: PL15 8BW
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 28/05/2007
Work Completed: 03/05/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
14% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 10/08/2023 (2 years ago) | £162,750 | +13.8% |
| Sold | 01/06/2009 (17 years ago) | £143,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street MOORVILLA DOCKACRE ROAD, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8BW | £606,500 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| TIME-WELLS HOUSE CASTLE DYKE, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8AY | £200,000 | 17/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 KENSEY PLACE, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9EJ | £70,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| EXETER COURT 8 EXETER STREET, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9TQ | £165,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 KENSEY PLACE, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9EJ | £105,000 | 23/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £606,500 (1 sale)
Area average: £135,000 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cornwall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Ergo | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | The Square | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Westgate Street | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Launceston | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Newmills | 2.1 miles |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 11.0 miles |
| Hospital | WW2 RAF Davidstow Sick Quarters | 11.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 80 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 27 Feb 2012 |
| St Josephs School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| Launceston College | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 28 Jun 2023 |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Sep 2024 |
| Launceston Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 29 Feb 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, St. Thomas Road, PL15 | £500/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, St. Thomas Road, PL15 | £500/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, St. Thomas Road, PL15 | £550/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Barrabil Way, PL15 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £613/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).