What type of property is 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE?

3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE last change hands?

3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE last sold for £139,950 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,950 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1997 and December 2006, 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE rose from £52,950 to £139,950, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE?

3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE?

3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE 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 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE located?

3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE?

Police records around 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE 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 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE?

The closest primary school to 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE is Chaddlewood Primary School (721m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plympton Academy (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Lower Ridings, PL7 5LE is Compass Drive, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Lower Ridings, Plymouth, PL7 5LE

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Lower Ridings

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

3 Lower Ridings is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plymouth (PL7 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It hasn't traded since December 2006, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 46.5% above the 2006 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Jan 2010

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lower Ridings, Plymouth, PL7 5LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Lower Ridings 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.

3 Lower Ridings has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£139,950

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2006Most recent
£139,950
+3.7%
19 December 2006
£135,000
+155.0%over 9 years
18 September 1997
£52,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL7 5LE: £220,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in PL7 5LE

On the street

Versus other Lower Ridings homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Lower Ridings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,499

Street avg £2,963

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Compass Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Chaddlewood Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL7 5LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL7 5LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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