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264 266, Flat 1, Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 2PY

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 47
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 264 266

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

264 266 is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL1 2PY). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. At 70 m² this is the 4th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in 264 266, where floor areas span 61–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (47 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (June 2025) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 10)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E47
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Jul 2009
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2012from Aug 2011
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
88%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2013from May 2012
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2016from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
22%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2021from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromC70toE53
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2022from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromE53toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Jun 2022from Apr 2022
EPC improved fromC76toD66
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2023from Jun 2022
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Jun 2025from Apr 2023
EPC improved fromC71toE47
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 264 266, Flat 1, Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 2PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

264 266 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

264 266 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 2PY: £134,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Citadel Road homes

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

EPC Rating for 264 266 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

47 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 264 266

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.3 km

St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 2PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 264 266, Flat 1, Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 2PY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.