What is the average EPC rating in PL5 1?

The average EPC rating in PL5 1 is band D. This is based on 4,096 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Plymouth.

How many properties in PL5 1 need energy improvements?

61% of properties in PL5 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 39% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in PL5?

The most frequently recommended improvements in PL5 are solar water heating (14,300 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (14,014 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (11,345 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in PL5 1

4,096 properties in PL5 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—below the PL5 average. 61% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of PL5 in Plymouth. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

4,096

Band A-C

39%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

61%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across PL5 1.

A0%

B8%

C31%

D45%

E12%

F3%

G1%

Most properties in PL5 1 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in PL5 include solar water heating and solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Heybrook Avenue Flat•2 months ago	Flat	D	2 months ago	View report
Miers Close Maisonette•2 months ago	Maisonette	C	2 months ago	View report
Jackson Close Maisonette•2 months ago	Maisonette	C	2 months ago	View report
Normandy Way Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Landulph Gardens Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report
Loughboro Road House•2 months ago	House	D	2 months ago	View report
Peters Park Lane House•2 months ago	House	B	2 months ago	View report
Wakefield Avenue House•2 months ago	House	D	2 months ago	View report
Jackson Close House•2 months ago	House	C	2 months ago	View report
Woodstock Gardens Flat•2 months ago	Flat	C	2 months ago	View report

Common improvements in PL5

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar water heating
14300 occurrences · Code 19
2
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
14014 occurrences · Code 34
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
11345 occurrences · Code 35
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
5753 occurrences · Code 58
5
Floor insulation
5358 occurrences · Code 47

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about PL5 1

: The average EPC rating in PL5 1 is band D. This is based on 4,096 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in Plymouth.
: 61% of properties in PL5 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 39% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in PL5 are solar water heating (14,300 properties), solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (14,014 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (11,345 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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