What kind of home is Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR?

Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR is a detached house.

What did Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR sell for?

Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR last sold for £365,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR?

The current EPC rating for Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR?

Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft). That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PL9 9BR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR use?

The latest EPC at Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR?

Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR is in council tax band E.

Which area is Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR in?

Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR sits in Plymouth. It falls within the PL9 postcode district.

Is Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR in a safe area?

Police records around Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR show an average of 102 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (23% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR?

The closest primary school to Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR is Goosewell Primary Academy (530m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Plymstock School (348m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR?

The closest bus stop to Elmside, Horn Lane, PL9 9BR is Plymstock Library, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Elmside, Horn Lane, Plymouth, PL9 9BR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Elmside

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

Elmside is a detached house in Plymouth (PL9 9BR). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £365,000 in March 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 is 17.3% above the 2025 sale price.

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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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Elmside, Horn Lane, Plymouth, PL9 9BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Elmside has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£365,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 March 2025Most recent
£365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL9 9BR: £200,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in PL9 9BR

On the street

Versus other Horn Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Elmside runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,724

Street avg £2,480

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Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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.

£400k

1 Berry Park Road

PL9 9AG

5 bed

£375k

1 Barton Road

PL9 9RQ

3 bed

£546k

1 Causeway View

PL9 9FQ

5 bed3 bath

£335k

1 Briticheston Close

PL9 9FF

4 bed

£330k

1 Badger View, Plymstock

PL9 9GD

3 bed

£312k

1 Broom Park

PL9 9QH

3 bed1 bath

£284k

1 Ashery Drive

PL9 9PB

£280k

1 Basinghall Close

PL9 9QN

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

102/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Plymstock Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Plymstock 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 PL9 9BR 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 PL9 9BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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