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159 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AH

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 3rd
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 159 Albert Road

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

159 Albert Road is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1AH). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the 32nd smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–42 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

159 Albert Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromC72toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 159 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

159 Albert Road has no planning applications on record.

15

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.

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

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 Albert Road homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 159 Albert Road lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 159 Albert 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£120k

1 Atherton Place

PL2 1RN

£107k

1 Cambridge Road

PL2 1PU

2 bed
£130k

1 Alcester Close

PL2 1EA

£155k

1 Clarence Place, Morice Town

PL2 1SF

2 bed1 bath
£161k

1 Brunel Terrace

PL2 1PZ

3 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Crosshill Villas

PL2 1RT

3 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Barton Avenue

PL2 1NY

£175k

1 Cotehele Avenue, Keyham

PL2 1LT

2 bed
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

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

Ross Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

UTC Plymouth. 38 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 PL2 1AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL2 1AH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 159 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.