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53b, Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1PH

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 53b

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

53b is a mid-terrace house in Ford, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL2 1PH). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 7 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 63 m² this is the 31st smallest of 60 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–229 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 60 units on file.

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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 7)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from May 2010
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jan 2012from Apr 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2014from Jan 2012
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2015from Nov 2014
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53b, Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53b 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.

53b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£111,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1PH: £156,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53b is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53b

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.
£107k

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2 bed
£120k

1 Atherton Place

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£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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ford Hill Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Ford Primary School. 44 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 1PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL2 1PH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 1PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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 53b, Alexandra Road, Ford, Plymouth, PL2 1PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.