What type of property is 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW last sold for £160,000 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £56,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and March 2013, 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW rose from £56,000 to £160,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW located?

4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

Police records around 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

The closest primary school to 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW is Boringdon Primary School (527m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plympton Academy (854m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Birkbeck Close, PL7 4BW is Clifton Avenue, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Birkbeck Close, Plymouth, PL7 4BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Birkbeck Close

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

4 Birkbeck Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Plymouth (PL7 4BW). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 56.3% above the 2013 sale of £160,000. Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Birkbeck Close, Plymouth, PL7 4BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Birkbeck Close 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.

4 Birkbeck Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£160,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2013Most recent
£160,000
+185.7%over 13 years
17 June 1999
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 4BW: £221,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in PL7 4BW

On the street

Versus other Birkbeck Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Birkbeck Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,286

Street avg £2,677

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clifton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Boringdon Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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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 PL7 4BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 4BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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