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Compass House, Flat 6, Mariners Court, Lower Street, Plymouth, PL4 0BT

Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Compass House

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

Compass House is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 79 m² this is the 19th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in Compass House, where floor areas span 21–129 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 30 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It hasn't traded since March 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 sits 177.9% above the 1999 sale of £74,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 59.7% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Compass House

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2016
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
InsulatedInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Compass House, Flat 6, Mariners Court, Lower Street, Plymouth, PL4 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Compass House has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

Compass House changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£74,500

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 1999Most recent

    £74,500

    +3.5%over 7 months
  2. 3 September 1998

    £72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 0BT: £192,500 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Mariners Court homes

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

Compass House is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£943

Street avg £2,514

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Compass 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

0.1 km

St Theresas Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 0BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL4 0BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 0BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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 Compass House, Flat 6, Mariners Court, Lower Street, Plymouth, PL4 0BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.