What type of property is 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL?

17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL?

17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL4 7HL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL?

17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL 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 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL located?

17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL?

Police records around 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL?

The closest primary school to 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL is Lipson Vale Primary School (259m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lipson Co-operative Academy (259m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL?

The closest bus stop to 17 Bernice Close, PL4 7HL is Archway Avenue, 182m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Bernice Close, Plymouth, PL4 7HL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 17 Bernice Close

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

17 Bernice Close is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 7HL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 3)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from May 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2023from Jan 2015

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bernice Close, Plymouth, PL4 7HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bernice Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

17 Bernice Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 7HL: £145,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in PL4 7HL

On the street

Versus other Bernice Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 17 Bernice Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£148k

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£158k

1 Grosvenor Cottages

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2 bed1 bath

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1 College Avenue

PL4 7AL

£160k

1 Kensington Place

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£165k

1 Ivydale Road

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£174k

1 Laira Park Crescent

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1 Greenbank Cottages, Mutley

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Archway Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lipson Vale Primary School. 29 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 7HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 7HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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