How energy efficient is 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD?

The current EPC rating for 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD?

20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (355 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL1 2LD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD use?

The latest EPC at 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD?

20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD in?

20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD?

Police records around 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD show an average of 521 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD?

The closest primary school to 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (555m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD?

The closest bus stop to 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, PL1 2LD is The Navy, 80m away. The nearest ferry option is Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage, 243m away.

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20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2LD

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 04

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

33 m²

355 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 21

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

20 21 is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL1 2LD). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 33 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 20 21, where floor areas span 31–34 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 33 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 19 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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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.

20 21's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromE40toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 21, Flat 5, Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2LD

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Jun 2016
RenovationHeritage
Outcome in report
Re-configuring the flat
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
16/00869/LBC
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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.

20 21 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL1 2LD: £265,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in PL1 2LD

On the street

Versus other Southside Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 21 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Navy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL1 2LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 2LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

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FAQ

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