What is the average EPC rating in PL8 1?

The average EPC rating in PL8 1 is band D. This is based on 904 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in South Hams.

How many properties in PL8 1 need energy improvements?

67% of properties in PL8 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 33% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in PL8?

The most frequently recommended improvements in PL8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (2,279 properties), solar water heating (2,015 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (1,295 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in PL8 1

904 properties in PL8 1 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the PL8 average. 67% of homes here are rated D-G, indicating significant potential for energy improvements. This sector is part of PL8 in South Hams. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

904

Band A-C

33%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

67%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across PL8 1.

A2%

B10%

C21%

D29%

E25%

F9%

G4%

Most properties in PL8 1 could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. Common upgrades in PL8 include solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp and solar water heating.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Yealm Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Court Road Bungalow•1 months ago	Bungalow	D	1 months ago	View report
Court Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Voss Cottage House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Rowden Court House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Higher Coombe Cottages House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Wakehurst House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Harbour View House•1 months ago	House	B	1 months ago	View report
Haldonhay House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Cellars House•1 months ago	House	F	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in PL8

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
2279 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
2015 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
1295 occurrences · Code H
4
Floor insulation (solid floor)
811 occurrences · Code E
5
Cavity wall insulation
676 occurrences · Code B

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about PL8 1

: The average EPC rating in PL8 1 is band D. This is based on 904 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in South Hams.
: 67% of properties in PL8 1 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 33% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in PL8 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (2,279 properties), solar water heating (2,015 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (1,295 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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