What kind of home is 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD last change hands?

21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD last sold for £168,000 in February 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

The current EPC rating for 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 3QD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD use?

The latest EPC at 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD 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 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD in?

21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

Police records around 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (252% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

The closest primary school to 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is Pennycross Primary School (412m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Devonport High School for Girls (307m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

The closest bus stop to 21 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is Beauchamp Road, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 21 Forest Avenue

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

21 Forest Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL2 3QD). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

13 years since the last transfer (February 2013). Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 42.9% above the 2013 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 gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from May 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Forest Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£168,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 February 2013Most recent
£168,000

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

Nearby sales in PL2 3QD

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.

21 Forest Avenue is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,487

Street avg £1,867

Below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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 Belair Villas

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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

0.1 km

Beauchamp Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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