What type of property is 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX have?

The current EPC rating for 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2011. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 1BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX heated?

The latest EPC at 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX 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.

Where is 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX located?

14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

Police records around 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX 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.

Which schools serve 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The closest primary school to 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is Morice Town Primary Academy (414m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Plymouth (359m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 14a, Benbow Street, PL2 1BX is Victoria Place, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Devonport Rail Station, 179m away.

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14a, Benbow Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BX

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 14a

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

14a is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1BX). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2011) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

14a'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 19 May 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2011

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromG9toD62

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor MaisonetteEPC DPre-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 14a, Benbow Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14a 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.

14a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 PL2 1BX: £118,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PL2 1BX

On the street

Versus other Benbow Street homes

Four headline reads against 72 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 14a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Victoria Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

UTC Plymouth. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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