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3 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 2QY

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Budshead Road

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

3 Budshead Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL5 2QY). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 64), 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, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot and a loft.

Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 is 31.9% above the 2024 sale price. Sold June 2024 for £210,000.

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
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE50toB84
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

Oct 2013from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromB84toE48
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemGas Multipoint

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromE48toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 2QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Budshead Road has no planning applications on record.

1

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.
Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2024Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2QY: £260,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Budshead Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Budshead Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,283

Street avg £2,846

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Budshead Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£221k

1 Coombe Way

PL5 2HA

3 bed
£214k

1 Biggin Hill

PL5 2RB

3 bed2 bath
£231k

1 Gards Lane

PL5 2AE

2 bed
£353k

1 Ernesettle Crescent

PL5 2ET

4 bed2 bath
£205k

1 Ernesettle Lane

PL5 2EY

2 bed
£201k

1 Agaton Road

PL5 2EW

2 bed
£189k

1 Dalton Gardens

PL5 2DS

2 bed
£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.
Full Plymouth report

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Marina Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ernesettle Community School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL5 2QY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 2QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 2QY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.