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140 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AQ

7 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 140 Albert Road

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

140 Albert Road is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 110% above the 2024 sale of £70,000. One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2017. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £70,000 in February 2024.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD60
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from May 2019
EPC improved fromD60toF23
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2024from Sept 2022
EPC improved fromF23toC71
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 140 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 140 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AQ

1decisions15documents15nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Jan 2017
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from shop (Class A1) to self-contained flat (Class C3)

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    16/02063/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • The 15 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Price for 140 Albert Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£70,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2024Most recent

    £70,000

    +34.6%over 4 years

  2. 30 September 2019

    £52,000

    +33.3%

  3. 21 May 2019

    £39,000

    +39.3%over 1 year

  4. 25 June 2017

    £28,000

    -37.8%over 8 years

  5. 28 January 2009

    £45,000

    -5.3%over 4 years

  6. 16 September 2004

    £47,500

    +233.3%over 6 years

  7. 9 January 1998

    £14,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1AQ: £125,000 (2022–2011).

On the street

Versus other Albert Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

140 Albert Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£593

Street avg £1,439

On par

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 140 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.
£155k

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£161k

1 Brunel Terrace

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3 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Crosshill Villas

PL2 1RT

3 bed1 bath
£130k

1 Alcester Close

PL2 1EA

£175k

1 Barton Avenue

PL2 1NY

£175k

1 Cotehele Avenue, Keyham

PL2 1LT

2 bed
£120k

1 Atherton Place

PL2 1RN

£183k

1 Duckworth Street

PL2 1EW

2 bed1 bath
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

Exmouth Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 1AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL2 1AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 140 Albert Road, Plymouth, PL2 1AQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.