What type of property is 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ?

44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ last change hands?

44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ last sold for £40,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £19,500 in January 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2000 and October 2023, 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ rose from £19,500 to £40,000, a change of £20,500. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ?

44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 3LQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ?

44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ 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.

Where is 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ located?

44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ in a safe area?

Police records around 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ 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.

Which schools serve 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ?

The closest primary school to 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ is Shakespeare Primary School (375m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Church of England Academy (585m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ?

The closest bus stop to 44 Burns Avenue, PL5 3LQ is Shakespeare Road Playing Fields, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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44 Burns Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 3LQ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 44 Burns Avenue

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

44 Burns Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 3LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–128 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 44 units on file. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 190% above the 2023 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 29.6% below the postcode norm. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sale on file: £40,000 in October 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Mar 2012

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Burns Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 3LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 Burns Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

44 Burns Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£40,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2023Most recent
£40,000
+105.1%over 23 years
7 January 2000
£19,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 3LQ: £170,000 (2025–2021).

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shakespeare Road Playing Fields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shakespeare Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 3LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 3LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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