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EPC ratings in Plymouth
Explore EPC ratings for properties in Plymouth. 92,031 properties have been assessed, with an average rating of D. Browse districts below to see local energy efficiency trends, or search for a specific address to view detailed EPC data. The most common improvement recommended across Plymouth is solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp, followed by solar water heating.
On average, 49% of EPC-rated homes in Plymouth are band A-C and 51% are band D-G, broadly in line with the England & Wales average.
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Percentage of properties in each EPC band across Plymouth.
District breakdown
8 districts in this authority.
PL1
Properties: 12,230
Band A-C
63%
Band D-G
37%
PL2
Properties: 11,522
Band A-C
45%
Band D-G
55%
PL3
Properties: 9,806
Band A-C
37%
Band D-G
63%
PL4
Properties: 13,133
Band A-C
42%
Band D-G
58%
PL5
Properties: 15,473
Band A-C
51%
Band D-G
49%
PL6
Properties: 12,143
Band A-C
54%
Band D-G
46%
PL7
Properties: 8,353
Band A-C
45%
Band D-G
55%
PL9
Properties: 9,371
Band A-C
52%
Band D-G
48%
Common improvements in Plymouth
Top recommended actions across districts in this authority.
- 1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
80747 occurrences
- 2
Solar water heating
70929 occurrences
- 3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
61187 occurrences
- 4
Floor insulation (suspended floor)
37744 occurrences
- 5
Internal or external wall insulation
27678 occurrences
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Summary
In Plymouth, 49.1% of homes with an EPC are rated band C or above, based on the latest certificate for 92,031 homes on the official register (statistics updated June 2026). That is 1.4 percentage points above the England and Wales figure of 47.7%.
Citation
EPC Advisor (2026). EPC ratings in Plymouth. Statistics updated June 2026. Analysis of the MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register (Open Government Licence v3.0). https://epcadvisor.co.uk/browse/plymouth
- Band C or above:
- a current rating of A, B or C.
- Homes counted:
- 92,031
- Statistics updated:
- June 2026
- Source:
- The MHCLG Get Energy Performance Data register, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate these figures · All EPC data downloads