Flat 3, 78 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AF
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–50 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (63 versus a worst of 45). The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in September 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £105,000 sits 50% above the 2008 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 December 2030
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Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£105,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£70,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 September 2008Most recent
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1AF: £150,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in PL2 1AF
Versus other Albert Road homes
On price per m², Flat 3 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,556
Street avg £3,285
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
204/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Victoria Place — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
UTC Plymouth. 40 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







