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6 Alton Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HX

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 6 Alton Road

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

6 Alton Road is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 6HX). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–157 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (119 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2012. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 84.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £122,000.

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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.

6 Alton Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Sept 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2022from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD65toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Mar 2026from Jul 2022
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Alton Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 6 Alton Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HX

1decisions8documents71nearby
  1. Sept 2012
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement of 5 timber windows and door at rear with uPVC

    New Windows
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    12/01326/FUL
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£122,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 February 2023Most recent

    £122,000

    +25.8%over 5 years
  2. 12 June 2017

    £96,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 6HX: £232,000 (2024–2009).

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
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

348/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Plymouth Girls High 2 — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Plymouth High School for Girls. 42 schools nearby.

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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 6HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL4 6HX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 6HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Alton Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.