What kind of home is 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE?

38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE last change hands?

38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE last sold for £194,500 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and June 2018, 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE rose from £55,000 to £194,500, a change of £139,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE?

38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 17 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 1AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE use?

The latest EPC at 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE?

38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE 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 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE in?

38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

Is 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (252% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE?

The closest primary school to 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE is Stoke Damerel Primary Academy (408m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Plymouth (503m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 38 Albert Road, PL2 1AE is Keppel Place, 36m away. The nearest rail option is Devonport Rail Station, 166m away.

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38 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38 Albert Road

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

38 Albert Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). At 51 m² this is the 13th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–282 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 26 units on file.

Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 is 28% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 237.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £194,500 in June 2018.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 3)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Jan 2018

Low Energy Lighting

60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2018from Jan 2018

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Albert Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£194,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2018Most recent
£194,500
+253.6%over 23 years
13 March 1995
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1AE: £197,500 (2021–2019).

Nearby sales in PL2 1AE

On the street

Versus other Albert Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 38 Albert Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,814

Street avg £3,471

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Plymouth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Keppel Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Stoke Damerel Primary Academy. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL2 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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