What kind of home is 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY last sold for £172,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,000 in February 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2003 and July 2023, 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY rose from £85,000 to £172,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

The current EPC rating for 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY use?

The latest EPC at 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY in?

4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY 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 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

The closest primary school to 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY is Shakespeare Primary School (574m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (893m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY?

The closest bus stop to 4 Betjeman Walk, PL5 3RY is Carroll Road, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Betjeman Walk, Plymouth, PL5 3RY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Betjeman Walk

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

4 Betjeman Walk is a mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL5 3RY). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2023 for £172,000.

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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.

4 Betjeman Walk sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD67toE44

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

90%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Betjeman Walk, Plymouth, PL5 3RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Betjeman Walk 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£172,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2023Most recent
£172,000
+102.4%over 20 years
27 February 2003
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 3RY: £160,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PL5 3RY

On the street

Versus other Betjeman Walk homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Betjeman Walk is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,966

Street avg £2,618

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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.

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£157k

1 Constable Close

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Carroll Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Shakespeare Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 3RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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