4 Barne Close, Plymouth, PL5 1DZ
About 4 Barne Close
4 Barne Close is a semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 1DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 84 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (49–84 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 24 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).
Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £90,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 is 25.6% above the 2019 sale price.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
4 Barne Close 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.
£113,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 19 years.
£90,000
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
17 October 2019Most recent
£90,000
+17.6%over 6 years25 January 2013
£76,500
+9.4%over 3 years18 December 2009
£69,950
+9.3%over 7 years10 October 2002
£64,000
+59.6%over 1 year20 March 2001
£40,100
Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1DZ: £107,000 (2025–2023).
Versus other Barne Close homes
On floor area, 4 Barne Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,071
Street avg £1,184
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
279/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Rugby Pitch — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Riverside Community Primary School. 27 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
46.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.3dB







