What type of property is 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY is a mid-terrace house.

What did 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY sell for?

40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY last sold for £40,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

The current EPC rating for 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY heated?

The latest EPC at 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY 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 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY located?

40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

Police records around 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY show an average of 348 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

The closest primary school to 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY is Prince Rock Primary School (333m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lipson Co-operative Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY?

The closest bus stop to 40a, Embankment Road, PL4 9HY is Higher Stert Terrace, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40a, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 9HY). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 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 Average to Very Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 215% above the 2016 sale of £40,000. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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.

40a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2027

5 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC76

Windows

Partial DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a has no planning applications on record.

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.

40a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2016).

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£40,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 9HY: £40,000 (2018–2016).

Nearby sales in PL4 9HY

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 for 40a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£702

Street avg £1,048

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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.

£126k

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1 Anson Place, St Judes

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1 Cathcart Avenue

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bulmer Road

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£113k

1 Heles Terrace

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£149k

1 Brentor Road

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2 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Clayton Road

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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

348/mo

Falling 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.

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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 9HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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