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40 Elm Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL4 7BA

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 40 Elm Road

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

40 Elm Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Mannamead, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL4 7BA). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 15.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 22.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £192,500 in October 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Elm Road

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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)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromF35toD62
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Sept 2020from Jul 2020
EPC improved fromD62toF33
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2020from Sept 2020
EPC improved fromF33toC72
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Elm Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL4 7BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Elm Road has no planning applications on record.

78

But the area is active

78 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.

Latest sale on 40 Elm Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£192,500

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2024Most recent

    £192,500

    +318.5%over 26 years

  2. 25 November 1997

    £46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 7BA: £162,500 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Elm Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Elm Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,516

Street avg £1,207

Strongly above

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 120 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Elm Road

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£222k

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1 Arlington Road

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3 bed
£219k

1 Dartmoor View

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3 bed2 bath
£231k

1 Clinton Avenue

PL4 7HA

3 bed1 bath
£262k

1 Coleridge Gardens

PL4 7NY

3 bed1 bath
£290k

1 Kelvin Avenue

PL4 7EY

3 bed1 bath
£235k

1 Crozier Road

PL4 7LN

2 bed1 bath
£188k

1 Bute Road

PL4 7BQ

4 bed2 bath
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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ashford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lipson Vale Primary School. 36 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 7BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL4 7BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 7BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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 40 Elm Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL4 7BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.