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

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Dolphin House

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

5 Dolphin House is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 5 Dolphin House (39–213 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 73). The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since October 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 264.9% above the 1999 sale of £28,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£68/sq ft) was about 60.9% below the postcode norm. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
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.

5 Dolphin House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD62toC80
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dolphin House, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth, PL4 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Dolphin House's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£104,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£28,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 October 1999Most recent

    £28,500

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.

On price per m², 5 Dolphin House runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£731

Street avg £2,312

Strongly below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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 5 Dolphin House, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth, PL4 0BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.