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34a, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY

3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 34a

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

34a is an end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 9HY). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 212.5% above the 2016 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 36.5% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 65 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 61 EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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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.

34a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromD60toC78
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC 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 34a, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 34a, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY

3decisions36documents19nearby
  1. Jan 2014
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Refurbishment of windows and brick work

    New Windows
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    13/02131/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AdvertisingDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • The 36 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

34a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2016).

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£40,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 March 2016Most recent

    £40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 9HY: £125,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Embankment Road homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 34a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£615

Street avg £1,291

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 34a

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.
£125k

1 Harvey Avenue

PL4 9NN

£129k

1 Goad Avenue

PL4 9NL

£119k

1 Bulmer Road

PL4 9AW

£118k

1 Heles Terrace

PL4 9LH

£136k

1 Anson Place, St Judes

PL4 9DD

£138k

1 Cathcart Avenue

PL4 9QF

2 bed1 bath
£150k

1 Clayton Road

PL4 9PU

£151k

1 Brentor Road

PL4 9PS

2 bed1 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

Higher Stert Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Prince Rock Primary School. 29 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 9HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL4 9HY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL4 9HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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