Energy Performance Certificate
48a Southside Street
PL1 2LD
PLYMOUTH
Current
D
57
Potential
D
57
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced maisonette is located in PLYMOUTH, PL1 2LD. The property offers 89m² (958 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1387, comprising £1097 for heating, £186 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2015 for £260,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 48a Southside Street Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this PLYMOUTH property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1387 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 89m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.7 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 PL1 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs PLYMOUTH
vs PL1
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £741/year more than the PLYMOUTH average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 27 Jul 2022
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Property Information
Full Address
48a Southside Street
PL1 2LD
PLYMOUTH
Property Type
Maisonette
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
89.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling
Efficiency Score
57 / 100
Potential: 57
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 tonnes/year
42 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
248 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
27 Jul 2022
new dwelling
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 £451 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PL1 postcode district contains over 14300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£260,000
30 June 2015
Type: O
vs previous sale
£60,000
30 June 2015
Type: O
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 333.3% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Room heaters, electric
£1097.0/yr
Hot Water
£186.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£104.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Room heaters, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Mount Street Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Pilgrim Primary Academy
PrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary School
PrimarySalisbury Road Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Millbay Academy
All-throughThe Cathedral School of St Mary
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 488 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
379 incidents (41%)
Anti-social behaviour
163 incidents (18%)
Shoplifting
88 incidents (10%)
Criminal damage
72 incidents (8%)
Public order
72 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.
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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.