78 Vicarage Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 1LG is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £118,471 , which equates to approximately £262 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2011 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,471, representing a 44.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,471 is:

  • 24.3% lower than the average property price on Vicarage Gardens
  • 9.5% lower than the average in the PL5 1LG postcode area
  • and 56.2% lower than the average price for Plymouth as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 December 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PL5 1LG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£118,471
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£262
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Vicarage Gardens, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Dec 2014.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to warm air, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas multipoint, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PL5 1LG

7 th / 32
Price Rank
9% lower than average
20 th / 24
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
4 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PL5 1LG , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 7th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 24 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,471
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
29 Jun 2011
£82,000
Leasehold
-6.4 %
9 Sep 2005
£87,650
Leasehold
+101.5 %
31 May 2002
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £91,500
sale date: 17 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 78 Vicarage Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 1LG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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