What type of property is Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX is a mid-terrace house.

When did Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX last change hands?

Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX last sold for £235,000 in March 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 72% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL1 3JX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX located?

Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX sits in Stonehouse, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

Police records around Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX 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 Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX is High Street Primary Academy (67m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Devonport High School for Boys (315m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 20 The Square, PL1 3JX is High Street, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 2, 20 The Square, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3JX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Stonehouse, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL1 3JX). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since March 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (121 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£606/sq ft) was about 342.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Sept 2010

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 20 The Square, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 March 2008Most recent
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL1 3JX: £225,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in PL1 3JX

On the street

Versus other The Square homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 2 outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,528

Street avg £2,334

Strongly above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 224 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 12.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

High Street Primary Academy. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 3JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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