What kind of home is 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL?

4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL sell for?

4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL last sold for £110,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL?

4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL?

4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL in?

4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL?

Police records around 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL 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.

What schools are near 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL?

The closest primary school to 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL is St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School (190m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (809m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Florence Street, PL5 1QL is Victoria Road Shops, 106m away. The nearest rail option is St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station, 289m away.

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4 Florence Street, Plymouth, PL5 1QL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Florence Street

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

4 Florence Street is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 1QL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2021. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 38.2% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: April 2021 at £110,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromD55toE47

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2021from Jul 2021

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Florence Street, Plymouth, PL5 1QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Florence 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 April 2021Most recent
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 1QL: £116,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in PL5 1QL

On the street

Versus other Florence Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 4 Florence Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,264

Street avg £1,331

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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.

£150k

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2 bed

£165k

1 Coronation Place

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2 bed

£140k

1 Florence Street

PL5 1QL

3 bed

£174k

1 Ark Royal Close

PL5 1EZ

£175k

1 Ferrers Road

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£178k

1 Bridwell Close

PL5 1SE

2 bed1 bath

£128k

1 Boringdon Avenue

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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.

Full Plymouth report

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

Victoria Road Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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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 PL5 1QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 1QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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