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3 Recreation Way, Lee Moor, Plymouth, PL7 5JH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Recreation Way

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

3 Recreation Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lee Moor, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL7 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Held since November 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 60% above the 2007 sale of £145,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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 gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromD56toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
31%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Recreation Way, Lee Moor, Plymouth, PL7 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Recreation Way has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 November 2007Most recent

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 5JH: £285,000 (2025–2009).

On the street

Versus other Recreation Way homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Recreation Way outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,726

Street avg £2,155

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Recreation Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Clearview — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL7 5JH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 5JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Recreation Way, Lee Moor, Plymouth, PL7 5JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.