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Flat 5, 31 Queens Road, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PL

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a mid-terrace house in Lipson, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL4 7PL). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 38 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–48 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 26). The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 94% above the 2023 sale of £55,150. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 20.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (106 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £55,150. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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.

Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2009from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromE50toD57
Jan 2022from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromD57toF37
Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Jan 2022
EPC improved fromF37toC75
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 31 Queens Road, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£55,150

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2023Most recent

    £55,150

    -21.2%over 13 years
  2. 16 March 2010

    £70,000

    -13.0%over 2 years
  3. 17 May 2007

    £80,500

    +203.8%over 2 years
  4. 6 July 2004

    £26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 7PL: £120,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Queens Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 5 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,451

Street avg £2,670

Below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

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
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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Queens Road Triangle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Salisbury Road Primary School. 39 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 7PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL4 7PL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 7PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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 Flat 5, 31 Queens Road, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.