What kind of home is 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ?

5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ last change hands?

5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ last sold for £172,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,950 in April 2006, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and November 2018, 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ rose from £129,950 to £172,000, a change of £42,050. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ?

5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ?

5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ in?

5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ sits in Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ is Knowle Primary School (319m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marine Academy Plymouth (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Princess Avenue, PL5 2NZ is West Park Shops, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Princess Avenue, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2NZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Princess Avenue

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

5 Princess Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Higher St. Budeaux, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 2NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 41.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £172,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle, En bloc

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE50toD66

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Princess Avenue, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Princess Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5 Princess Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£172,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2018Most recent
£172,000
+32.4%over 12 years
19 April 2006
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2NZ: £220,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in PL5 2NZ

On the street

Versus other Princess Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Princess Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,048

Street avg £1,935

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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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.

£221k

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3 bed2 bath

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2 bed

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1 Ernesettle Lane

PL5 2EY

2 bed

£201k

1 Agaton Road

PL5 2EW

2 bed

£189k

1 Dalton Gardens

PL5 2DS

2 bed

£353k

1 Ernesettle Crescent

PL5 2ET

4 bed2 bath

£330k

1 Ernesettle Road

PL5 2EZ

5 bed2 bath

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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Park Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Knowle Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 2NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 2NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Princess Avenue, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.