Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
26c, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth, PL1 2RQ
Solar panels
Estimated value
£122,000
- Since the 1995 sale (£31,000)+294%
- Against PL1 2RQ's recent median (£413,500)-70%
Newest record on this page: December 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£122,000
- Against its 1995 sale (£31,000)+294%
- Against PL1 2RQ's recent median (£413,500)-70%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 26c is modelled from its 51 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PL1 2RQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
51 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1995
Recent sales in PL1 2RQ
5 sales, median £413,500 (2023–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 26c was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
20 April 1995Most recent
£31,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL1 2RQ: £413,500 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in PL1 2RQ
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 26c, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth, PL1 2RQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 26c
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
26c is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL1 2RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 51 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–209 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 20 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Held since April 1995 — that's 31 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 293.5% above the 1995 sale of £31,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£56/sq ft) was about 70.9% below the postcode norm. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2019from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromC70toD68
Low Energy Lighting
10%75%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 26c, Athenaeum Street, Plymouth, PL1 2RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
26c 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.
Versus other Athenaeum Street homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
26c is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£608
Street avg £2,999
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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.
Crime
521/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Leigham Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary SchoolPrimary231m
- St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary524m
- Millbay AcademySecondary565m
- The Cathedral School of St MaryPrimary773m
Nearest stops
- Leigham StreetBus stop79m
- The WalrusBus stop120m
- Hoe CourtBus stop122m
- Athenaeum PlaceBus stop131m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,451 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,714 reports19%
- Shoplifting770 reports9%
- Other Theft627 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL1 2RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 26c is modelled from its 51 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PL1 2RQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 26c. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 26c was lodged in March 2019 at band D and is valid until March 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 26c. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PL1 2RQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 26c is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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