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20 Downton Close, Plymouth, PL1 5DD

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
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Overview

About 20 Downton Close

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

20 Downton Close is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL1 5DD). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 45 m² this is the 20th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 44 units on file.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2014. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

20 Downton Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Downton Close, Plymouth, PL1 5DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Downton Close, Plymouth, PL1 5DD

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  1. Aug 2014
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Sycamore - pollard to height of approximately 5 meters.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    14/01187/TPO
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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.

20 Downton Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£112,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Downton Close homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 20 Downton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Downton Close

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 · from £14.99

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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.

Crime

521/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wantage Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Cathedral School of St Mary. 37 schools nearby.

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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 5DD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL1 5DD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 5DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Downton Close, Plymouth, PL1 5DD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.