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Energy Performance Certificate

5 Junction Gardens

PL4 9AR

PLYMOUTH

Current

C

69

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in PLYMOUTH, PL4 9AR. The property offers 61m² (657 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1401, comprising £646 for heating, £641 for hot water, and £114 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2024 for £130,000.

How Does 5 Junction Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this PLYMOUTH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1401 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. CO2 emissions of 2.0 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs PLYMOUTH

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs PL4

This property69
Average59
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £755/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(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 May 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

5 Junction Gardens

PL4 9AR

PLYMOUTH

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

61.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

190 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 May 2023

marketed sale

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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). The PL4 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£130,000

18 January 2024

Type: Flat

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£646.0/yr

Save £383/yr

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Hot Water

£641.0/yr

Save £388/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£114.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

Prince Rock Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayPL4 9JF
?Not yet rated

Salisbury Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPL4 8QZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPL4 9BE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Lipson Vale Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPL4 7HW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Lipson Co-operative Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayPL4 7PG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Mount Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL4 8NZ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Plymouth High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayPL4 6HT
?Not yet rated

Laira Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPL3 6BP

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️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: 341 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:341 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:137 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 Crime590 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

254 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

84 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

59 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

48 incidents (8%)

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Public order

40 incidents (7%)

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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