What kind of home is 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

The current EPC rating for 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 2EQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ use?

The latest EPC at 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ in?

18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ sits in Camels Head, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

Police records around 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ show an average of 204 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

The closest primary school to 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ is Weston Mill Community Primary Academy (193m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (1.3km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ?

The closest bus stop to 18b, Second Avenue, PL2 2EQ is Second Avenue, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18b, Second Avenue, Camels Head, Plymouth, PL2 2EQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 18b

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

18b is a semi-detached house in Camels Head, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL2 2EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE52toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromD57toC76

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Mar 2025

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18b, Second Avenue, Camels Head, Plymouth, PL2 2EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

18b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

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 2EQ: £165,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PL2 2EQ

On the street

Versus other Second Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 18b stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Austin Avenue

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£162k

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1 Ainslie Terrace

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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.

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Crime

204/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Second Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Weston Mill Community Primary Academy. 39 schools nearby.

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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 2EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 2EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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