22 Northumberland Street, Plymouth, PL5 1AY
About 22 Northumberland Street
22 Northumberland Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.
Held since September 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2000–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 40.8% above the 2007 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
22 Northumberland Street 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 grown by over 3x since 2000.
£176,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.4% per year over 7 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 20.4% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
27 September 2007Most recent
£125,000
+13.7%over 10 months30 November 2006
£109,950
+218.7%over 6 years25 October 2000
£34,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1AY: £195,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in PL5 1AY
17 Northumberland Street, Plymouth, PL5 1AY
Sold Apr 2025
£195,50020 Northumberland Street, Plymouth, PL5 1AY
Sold Mar 2025
£169,0005 Northumberland Street, Plymouth, PL5 1AY
Sold Mar 2025
£213,50035 Northumberland Street, Plymouth, PL5 1AY
Sold Dec 2024
£210,00013 Northumberland Street, Plymouth, PL5 1AY
Sold Dec 2024
£140,500
Versus other Northumberland Street homes
22 Northumberland Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,582
Street avg £1,757
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 4.3 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
Keyham Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy. 34 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







