What type of property is 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH?

5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH last change hands?

5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH last sold for £153,500 in December 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,495 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and December 2012, 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH rose from £145,495 to £153,500, a change of £8,005. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH?

5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 3SH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH?

5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH 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.

Where is 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH located?

5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH sits in Honicknowle, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

Is 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH 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.

Which schools serve 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH?

The closest primary school to 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH is Shakespeare Primary School (411m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Merrivale Road, PL5 3SH is Woodland Fort, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Merrivale Road, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 3SH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Merrivale Road

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

5 Merrivale Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Honicknowle, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 3SH). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Last sold in December 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. At 53 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (67 m² median across 5 EPCs). Across 2005–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 47.9% above the 2012 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD61toE49

Jul 2026from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE49toD66

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Merrivale Road, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 3SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Merrivale Road 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.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£153,500

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2012Most recent
£153,500
+5.5%over 7 years
29 September 2005
£145,495

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 3SH: £248,500 (2025–1998).

Nearby sales in PL5 3SH

On the street

Versus other Merrivale Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Merrivale Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,896

Street avg £3,620

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly 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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Plymouth report

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

Crime

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodland Fort — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shakespeare Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 3SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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