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38a 38b, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 38a 38b

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

38a 38b is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 9HY). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

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Everything you need to know about 38a 38b

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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 3)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromD67toC79
Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st 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 38a 38b, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a 38b has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

19 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.

38a 38b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 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.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38a 38b

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
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 38a 38b, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.