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23 Dolphin House, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth, PL4 0BL

Notable views
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 04
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 23 Dolphin House

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

23 Dolphin House is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 4th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–213 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 24 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 32.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in March 2014. At 49 m² it's 29% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • LiftYes
  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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 3)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Nov 2009
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromC74toD66
Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Dolphin House, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth, PL4 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Dolphin House has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£120,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 March 2014Most recent

    £120,000

    +213.7%over 15 years
  2. 20 January 1999

    £38,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 0BL: £110,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Sutton Wharf homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Dolphin House is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,449

Street avg £2,234

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Dolphin House

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Batter Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 32 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 PL4 0BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL4 0BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 0BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 23 Dolphin House, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth, PL4 0BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.