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84b, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 44
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 84b

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

84b is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL4 9HY). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 55 m² this is the 27th smallest of 62 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–161 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 62 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 20% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 108.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £100,000.

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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 4)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E44
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2020
EPC improved fromF21toE41
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Sept 2020
Low Energy Lighting
80%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Sept 2020
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 84b, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

84b 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.

84b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 February 2024Most recent

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL4 9HY: £125,000 (2024–2016).

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 years held, 84b runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,818

Street avg £1,243

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 84b

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.
£119k

1 Bulmer Road

PL4 9AW

£118k

1 Heles Terrace

PL4 9LH

£125k

1 Harvey Avenue

PL4 9NN

£129k

1 Goad Avenue

PL4 9NL

£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 84b, Embankment Road, Plymouth, PL4 9HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.