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Energy Performance Certificate

10 Kensington Road

PL4 7LU

PLYMOUTH

Current

C

72

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in PLYMOUTH, PL4 7LU. The property offers 91m² (980 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1406, comprising £1016 for heating, £248 for hot water, and £142 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 10 Kensington Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this PLYMOUTH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1406 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 91m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PL4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs PLYMOUTH

This property72
Average63
+14% better
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vs PL4

This property72
Average59
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £760/year more than the PLYMOUTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Jun 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Kensington Road

PL4 7LU

PLYMOUTH

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

91.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

169 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Jun 2023

rental

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About PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in PLYMOUTH have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £370 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PL4 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the PLYMOUTH area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1016.0/yr

Save £207/yr

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Hot Water

£248.0/yr

Save £82/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£142.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Plymouth High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayPL4 6HT
?Not yet rated

Mount Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayPL4 8NZ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Salisbury Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayPL4 8QZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Hyde Park Infants' School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL3 4RS
?Not yet rated

Lipson Co-operative Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPL4 7PG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Lipson Vale Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL4 7HW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Hyde Park Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL3 4RH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL4 9BE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime918 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

394 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

140 incidents (15%)

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Shoplifting

85 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

70 incidents (8%)

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Public order

70 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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