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98 Merrivale Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, PL2 2RP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 98 Merrivale Road

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

98 Merrivale Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Beacon Park, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL2 2RP). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 is 36.2% above the 2018 sale price. Sold July 2018 for £196,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from May 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof
Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98 Merrivale Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, PL2 2RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 98 Merrivale Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth, PL2 2RP

2decisions2extensions18documents5nearby
  1. Jan 2024
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Roof extension involving hip to gable alteration and loft conversion including rear dormer

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    23/01690/PRDE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

98 Merrivale Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£196,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 July 2018Most recent

    £196,000

    +38.5%over 4 years

  2. 1 August 2013

    £141,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 2RP: £222,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Merrivale Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 98 Merrivale Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,202

Street avg £2,318

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 98 Merrivale Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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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£177k

1 Dryburgh Crescent

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3 bed1 bath
£222k

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1 Erith Avenue

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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

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

0.0 km

Merrivale Road Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mayflower Academy. 48 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 2RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL2 2RP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 2RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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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