18a, York Road, Plymouth, PL5 1AT
About 18a
18a is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 1AT). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–114 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 15 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 100% above the 2020 sale of £52,000. At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sale on file: £52,000 in January 2020. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
18a 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£104,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 18 years.
£52,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
17 January 2020Most recent
£52,000
-7.1%over 7 years6 March 2012
£56,000
-6.7%over 2 years18 November 2009
£60,000
-4.8%over 4 years14 September 2005
£63,000
+142.3%over 3 years1 November 2001
£26,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1AT: £182,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other York Road homes
18a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,444
Street avg £1,814
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
York Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB