38a, Cambridge Road, Plymouth, PL2 1PU
About 38a
38a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 1PU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 37 m² this is the 5th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 17–349 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 50 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since October 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 535.3% above the 2001 sale of £17,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£43/sq ft) was about 58.9% below the postcode norm. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 47 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
38a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 June 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
38a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
38a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£108,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£17,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 October 2001Most recent
£17,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 1PU: £170,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in PL2 1PU
Versus other Cambridge Road homes
On price per m², 38a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£459
Street avg £1,713
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
204/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







