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51a, Hooe Road, Plymouth, PL9 9QS

Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 51a

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

51a is a detached house in Plymouth (PL9 9QS). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 53 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–164 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 53 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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 3)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Dec 2013
Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromE54toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51a, Hooe Road, Plymouth, PL9 9QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51a 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.

51a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL9 9QS: £150,000 (2025–2006).

On the street

Versus other Hooe Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 51a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51a

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

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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Belle Vue Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hooe Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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 PL9 9QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL9 9QS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL9 9QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 51a, Hooe Road, Plymouth, PL9 9QS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.