What type of property is 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is a semi-detached house.

What did 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD sell for?

4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD last sold for £134,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,500 in September 2006, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2006 and June 2020, 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD rose from £75,500 to £134,000, a change of £58,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

The current EPC rating for 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL2 3QD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD?

The closest bus stop to 4 Forest Avenue, PL2 3QD is Beauchamp Road, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Forest Avenue

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

4 Forest Avenue is a semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL2 3QD). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump.

Across 2006–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 50% above the 2020 sale of £134,000. Last sale on file: £134,000 in June 2020.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromF38toE53

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-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 4 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£134,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2020Most recent
£134,000
+77.5%over 13 years
6 September 2006
£75,500

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.

On floor area, 4 Forest Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,558

Street avg £1,865

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 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 Forest Avenue

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5 bed

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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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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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