What type of property is 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG last change hands?

140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG last sold for £82,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £28,500 in November 2000, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

Across 2 sales between November 2000 and September 2015, 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG rose from £28,500 to £82,000, a change of £53,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

The current EPC rating for 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 1DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG heated?

The latest EPC at 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG 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 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG located?

140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

Is 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG in a safe area?

Police records around 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG 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 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

The closest primary school to 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG is Morice Town Primary Academy (211m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Plymouth (204m), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG?

The closest bus stop to 140 Ross Street, PL2 1DG is Ross Street, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station, 294m away.

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140 Ross Street, Plymouth, PL2 1DG

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 140 Ross Street

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

140 Ross Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL2 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (49–67 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 is 37.8% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 41.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. At 49 m² it's 22.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 28 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

140 Ross Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Apr 2015

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 140 Ross Street, Plymouth, PL2 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

140 Ross Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

140 Ross Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£82,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2015Most recent
£82,000
+187.7%over 14 years
6 November 2000
£28,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1DG: £88,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in PL2 1DG

On the street

Versus other Ross Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 140 Ross Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,673

Street avg £1,231

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Plymouth report

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Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ross Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

UTC Plymouth. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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Common questions

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