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4 Royal William Road, Plymouth, PL1 3RQ

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 4 Royal William Road

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

4 Royal William Road is a semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). At 50 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 7 units on file.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2024. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromG19toC77
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromC77toD68
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Royal William Road, Plymouth, PL1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Royal William Road sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

1 application on record at 4 Royal William Road, Plymouth, PL1 3RQ

1decisions6documents17nearby
Flagged:Conservation area
  1. Aug 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    I want to trim back a tree that is overhanging into my garden. I want to cut back to the boundary wall and am asking permission as it is in a conservation area.

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00892/TCO
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Royal William Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

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 3RQ: £242,500 (2025–2006).

On the street

Versus other Royal William Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Royal William Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Royal William Road

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
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1 bed1 bath
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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

Royal William Yard — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St George's CofE Primary Academy. 24 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 3RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL1 3RQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 3RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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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