What type of property is 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN?

4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN last change hands?

4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN last sold for £75,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £91,500 in March 2008, so prices have been falling over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and November 2025, 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN fell from £91,500 to £75,000, a change of £16,500. That works out to roughly -1.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN?

4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL4 0JN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN?

4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN located?

4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL4 postcode district.

Is 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN show an average of 348 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN?

The closest primary school to 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (445m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plymouth High School for Girls (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Alma Cottages, PL4 0JN is Lockyers Quay, 86m away. The nearest ferry option is Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage, 572m away.

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4 Alma Cottages, Plymouth, PL4 0JN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 4 Alma Cottages

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

4 Alma Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 0JN). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 95), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 69.3% above the 2025 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 57.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £75,000. At 54 m² it's 16.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 9 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar 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

Bedrooms2

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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

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromG16toE42

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Alma Cottages, Plymouth, PL4 0JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Alma Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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.

4 Alma Cottages's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£75,000

Growth on file: -1.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2025Most recent
£75,000
-18.0%over 17 years
28 March 2008
£91,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 0JN: £125,000 (2023–2005).

Nearby sales in PL4 0JN

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Alma Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,389

Street avg £1,873

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

348/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lockyers Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL4 0JN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 0JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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