What type of property is 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS?

2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS?

2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS?

2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS 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 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS located?

2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

Is 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS 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 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS?

The closest primary school to 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS is St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School (303m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (512m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, PL1 3BS is Walker Terrace, 102m away. The nearest ferry option is Plymouth Ferry Terminal, 525m away.

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2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, Plymouth, PL1 3BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL1 3BS). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD65toB86

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2024from May 2020

EPC improved fromB86toC70

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Flat 5, Pier Street, Plymouth, PL1 3BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

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 3BS: £225,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PL1 3BS

On the street

Versus other Pier Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Walker Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL1 3BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 3BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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