What type of property is 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

17 Underlane, PL7 1QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU last change hands?

17 Underlane, PL7 1QU last sold for £165,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

17 Underlane, PL7 1QU has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL7 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

17 Underlane, PL7 1QU has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in August 2018 under ref. 18/01085/GP1. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

17 Underlane, PL7 1QU is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU located?

17 Underlane, PL7 1QU sits in Plympton, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL7 postcode district.

Is 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU show an average of 99 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

The closest primary school to 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU is Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School (431m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hele's School (729m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 17 Underlane, PL7 1QU is Merafield Rise, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Underlane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Underlane

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

17 Underlane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Plympton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL7 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 67.3% above the 2017 sale of £165,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 101 m² it's 16.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 18 EPCs). Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Sept 2017

EPC improved fromF30toD57

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Underlane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Underlane has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 17 Underlane, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QU

1decisions1extensions

Aug 2018
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
A single-storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.6m, has a maximum height of 3.0m, and has an eaves height of 2.6m
Reference
18/01085/GP1
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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.

17 Underlane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£276,000

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Last sold (2017)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 December 2017Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 1QU: £200,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in PL7 1QU

On the street

Versus other Underlane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 17 Underlane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,634

Street avg £2,208

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Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 89 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

99/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Merafield Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL7 1QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 1QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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