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Energy Performance Certificate

55c Ebrington Street

PL4 9AA

PLYMOUTH

Current

D

60

Potential

D

61

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in PLYMOUTH, PL4 9AA. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (60/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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 £535, comprising £300 for heating, £176 for hot water, and £59 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 55c Ebrington Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 60/100, this PLYMOUTH property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £535 are approximately £1265 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 56m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.4 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 property60
Average60
At average
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vs PLYMOUTH

This property60
Average63
-5% below
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vs PL4

This property60
Average59
+2% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 60/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £111/year less than the PLYMOUTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(60 points)

Potential Rating

D(61 points)

Based on assessment dated 5 Jun 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

55c Ebrington Street

PL4 9AA

PLYMOUTH

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

56.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

60 / 100

Potential: 61

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

61 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

406 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Jun 2009

rental (private)

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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 £346 below the PLYMOUTH average, offering good value. The PL4 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

£300/yr

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Hot Water

£176/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£59/yr

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Building Elements

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Walls

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

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Poor

Main Fuel

electricity - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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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
📍0.2 miles awayPL4 8NZ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Plymouth High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPL4 6HT
?Not yet rated

Salisbury Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL4 8QZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

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: 409 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:409 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:164 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 Crime1028 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

440 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

174 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

90 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

80 incidents (8%)

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Public order

77 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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