What type of property is 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ last change hands?

4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ last sold for £179,500 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £59,950 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1996 and February 2019, 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ rose from £59,950 to £179,500, a change of £119,550. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

The current EPC rating for 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (993 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ 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 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ located?

4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

Police records around 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ 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.

Which schools serve 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

The closest primary school to 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ is St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School (379m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (718m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 The Esplanade, PL1 2PJ is Hoe Court, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 The Esplanade, Plymouth, PL1 2PJ

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

993 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 The Esplanade

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

4 The Esplanade is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL1 2PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 993 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 92 m² this is the 10th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 80–182 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2008) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from December 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Sold February 2019 for £179,500. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 is 30.9% above the 2019 sale price.

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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.

4 The Esplanade's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 The Esplanade, Plymouth, PL1 2PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 The Esplanade has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 The Esplanade has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£179,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2019Most recent
£179,500
+111.2%over 7 years
19 January 2012
£85,000
+11.9%over 14 years
2 January 1998
£75,950
+1.3%over 1 year
19 November 1996
£75,000
+25.1%over 9 months
20 February 1996
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL1 2PJ: £337,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in PL1 2PJ

On the street

Versus other The Esplanade homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 The Esplanade is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,946

Street avg £3,789

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£234k

1 Hoegate Place

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1 Stokes Lane

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£347k

10 Sussex Place

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5 bed2 bath

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10 Alfred Street

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3 bed1 bath

£152k

1 Southside Street

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£150k

1 Citadel Ope

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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 Plymouth district page.

Full Plymouth report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hoe Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 2PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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