What kind of home is 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS?

13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS?

The current EPC rating for 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS?

13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL1 2LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS use?

The latest EPC at 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS in?

13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS?

Police records around 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS?

The closest primary school to 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (579m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS?

The closest bus stop to 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, PL1 2LS is The Navy, 45m away. The nearest ferry option is Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage, 144m away.

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13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS

Property type

Detached

Floor mid floor

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Overview

About 13a

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

13a is a detached house in Plymouth (PL1 2LS). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft). At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 13a (61–144 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to E, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

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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.

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13a, Flat 1, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

13a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

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 2LS: £95,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in PL1 2LS

On the street

Versus other The Barbican homes

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

On floor area, 13a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 51 (E)

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Navy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 2LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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