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2a, Commercial Road, Plymouth, PL4 0LD

3 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£188,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£168,000)+12%
  • Against PL4 0LD's recent median (£69,000)+172%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£188,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£168,000)+12%
  • Against PL4 0LD's recent median (£69,000)+172%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2a is modelled from its 48 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PL4 0LD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    48 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2021

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in PL4 0LD

    5 sales, median £69,000 (2017–2002)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: July 2017Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 2a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2016Most recent

    £168,000

    +366.7%over 14 years

  2. 11 July 2002

    £36,000

    +44.0%over 5 years

  3. 31 March 1997

    £25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 0LD: £69,000 (2017–2002).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 2a, Commercial Road, Plymouth, PL4 0LD. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 0LD). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (48–111 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 11.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 542.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 4)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Jun 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2019from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2021from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromC69toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Commercial Road, Plymouth, PL4 0LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2a, Commercial Road, Plymouth, PL4 0LD

1decisions6documents6nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Mar 2026
    Change of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Establish use of the ground floor as a flat (Use Class C3)

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    26/00016/EXUS
    Full record in report

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

348/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lockyers Quay — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary636m
  • Salisbury Road Primary SchoolPrimary924m
  • Prince Rock Primary SchoolPrimary926m
  • Mount Street Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Lockyers QuayBus stop102m
  • East End CafeBus stop103m
  • Lockyers QuayBus stop155m
  • Barbican ApproachBus stop157m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,292 reports41%
  • Anti-social Behaviour730 reports13%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson464 reports8%
  • Shoplifting433 reports8%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 0LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Comparables

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2a is modelled from its 48 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PL4 0LD. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 2a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2a was lodged in July 2021 at band D and is valid until July 2031. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 2a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PL4 0LD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
2a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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