What energy rating does 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ?

4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 55% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL1 5HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ?

4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in August 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ?

4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ 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.

Which area is 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ in?

4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL1 postcode district.

Is 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ 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.

What schools are near 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ is The Cathedral School of St Mary (163m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Millbay Academy (702m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, PL1 5HQ is Melbourne Street, 86m away. The nearest bus option is Plymouth Coach Station, 548m away.

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4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, Plymouth, PL1 5HQ

1 planning record

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Anson House

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

4 Anson House is a property in Plymouth (PL1 5HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: new windows refused in 2005.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, Plymouth, PL1 5HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Anson House, Melbourne Street, Plymouth, PL1 5HQ

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Aug 2005
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Installation of replacement windows
New Windows
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6 docs on file
Reference
05/00572/PRDEV
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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 Anson House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

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 5HQ: £169,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Melbourne Street homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 4 Anson House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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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

Melbourne Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Cathedral School of St Mary. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL1 5HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL1 5HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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