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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

41, Bretonside

PL4 0BB

PLYMOUTH

Current

G

1

Potential

C

79

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,286

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£986

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,486 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £4,300 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £4,300 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£38,000
Payback
~4 yrs
Current Costs
£5,286/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £4304/yrPayback: ~1 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £4300/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
6
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in PLYMOUTH, PL4 0BB. The property offers 145m² (1561 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £5286, comprising £5057 for heating, £112 for hot water, and £117 for lighting. The property produces 46.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2016 for £140,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Oct 2015

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, coal

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

47.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

41, Bretonside

PL4 0BB

PLYMOUTH

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

145.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

46.0 tonnes/year

316 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

871 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PL4) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, coal

£5057 /yr

Save £4304/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£112 /yr

💡 Lighting

47.0% low energy

£117 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from G to C could add significant value.

£140,000

T

Jan 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayPL4 9BE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Mount Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPL4 8NZ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Salisbury Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL4 8QZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Plymouth High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayPL4 6HT
?Not yet rated

Pilgrim Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPL1 5BQ
?Not yet rated

St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL1 3AY

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St Peter's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL1 1TP
?Not yet rated

The Cathedral School of St Mary

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL1 5HW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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
⬇️

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 Crime1016 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

434 incidents (43%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

173 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

90 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

77 incidents (8%)

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Public order

77 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.

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

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