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48 Kensington Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LU

UPRN:100040454243Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (58)
Data freshness:Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-14T13:32:09.893884+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T14:13:00.511705+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-07T09:44:29.363679+00:00)
48 Kensington Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£211,000
£200k - £221kHigh
Estimate
£211k
Range
£200k – £221k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£700
£650 - £800
Monthly
£700
Yield
3.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

48 Kensington Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (85/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
63/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
85/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 51Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£211,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£700
Gross Yield3.98%
1y Growth-29.5%
3y Growth+2.7%
5y Growth+2.2%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£47,000 (1995-05-25)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1PL4 7LU
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01517/MOR
    Pre-application for proposed LED Display, operating method and illumination controls
    Pending
  • 26/01498/CDM
    Condition Discharge: Condition 3 (Cycle Provision) of application 26/00948/FUL
    Conditions
  • 26/01497/EXUS
    Establish existing use of the property as a 6-bed HMO (Class C4)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1995-05-25
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,992
Population Density-
Owner Occupied37%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 84%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Plymouth High School for Girls
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Mount Street Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Plymouth College
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Fletewood School and Nursery
    0.4 mi
    Good

0 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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