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Energy Performance Certificate

7 Churchdown Drive

PL12 4FB

Saltash

Current

B

89

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Saltash, PL12 4FB. The property offers 139m² (1496 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (89/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £639, comprising £272 for heating, £309 for hot water, and £58 for lighting. The property produces 0.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 7 Churchdown Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 89/100, this Saltash property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £639 are approximately £1161 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 139m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.3 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 PL12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property89
Average60
+48% better
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vs Saltash

This property89
Average79
+13% better
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vs PL12

This property89
Average57
+56% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 89/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £180/year more than the Saltash average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(89 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 23 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Churchdown Drive

PL12 4FB

Saltash

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

139.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

89 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

0.3 tonnes/year

1 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

20 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Aug 2023

new dwelling

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About Saltash

Saltash is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in Saltash have an average EPC rating of C (score 79/100). The PL12 postcode district contains over 7200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

£272.0/yr

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Hot Water

£309.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£58.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.2 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPL12 4AQ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Saltash Community School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayPL12 4AY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPL12 4PA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPL12 6DX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Burraton Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL12 4LT

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Riverside Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayPL5 1DD

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayPL5 1NE

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Victoria Road Primary

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPL5 1RH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

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: 467 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:467 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:187 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

Moderate79 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

36 incidents (46%)

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Criminal damage

15 incidents (19%)

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Anti-social behaviour

7 incidents (9%)

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Public order

6 incidents (8%)

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Theft

4 incidents (5%)

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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