What type of property is 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ?

169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ sell for?

169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ last sold for £200,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ?

169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 1AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ?

169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ located?

169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ show an average of 279 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ is Victoria Road Primary (530m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (661m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 169 Church Way, PL5 1AJ is Church Way Bottom, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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169 Church Way, Plymouth, PL5 1AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 169 Church Way

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

169 Church Way is a semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £200,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 11% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 59.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE43toD65

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 169 Church Way, Plymouth, PL5 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

169 Church Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

169 Church Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 August 2025Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1AJ: £219,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in PL5 1AJ

On the street

Versus other Church Way homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

169 Church Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,279

Street avg £2,551

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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.

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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

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church Way Bottom — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Victoria Road Primary. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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