How energy efficient is Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA?

Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL4 8QA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA?

Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA 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.

Which area is Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA in?

Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA sits in Lipson, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL4 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA 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.

What schools are near Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA is Salisbury Road Primary School (130m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plymouth High School for Girls (903m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, PL4 8QA is Seymour Avenue, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 8QA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Lipson, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL4 8QA). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2021

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 8QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

83 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

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 8QA: £195,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in PL4 8QA

On the street

Versus other Beatrice Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Seymour Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Salisbury Road Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL4 8QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 8QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 1, 9 Beatrice Avenue, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 8QA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.