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20 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 Forest Avenue

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

20 Forest Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 3QD). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 45.2% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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 2)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jan 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Forest Avenue has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

20 Forest Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 August 2015Most recent

    £155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL2 3QD: £240,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Forest Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Forest Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,632

Street avg £1,862

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Forest Avenue

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

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.
£254k

1 Elphinstone Road

PL2 3QQ

3 bed2 bath
£262k

1 Fairfield Avenue

PL2 3QF

3 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Birchfield Avenue

PL2 3LA

3 bed2 bath
£364k

1 Beauchamp Road

PL2 3PZ

3 bed
£267k

1 Belair Road

PL2 3QH

4 bed1 bath
£267k

1 Camilla Terrace

PL2 3NR

4 bed1 bath
£326k

1 Beresford Street

PL2 3AJ

4 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Belair Villas

PL2 3LQ

4 bed3 bath
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

Beauchamp Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Devonport High School for Girls. 51 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 3QD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL2 3QD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL2 3QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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 20 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.