The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
E
With improvements
This Property
£1,239
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,239
potential per year
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This semi-detached flat is located in PLYMOUTH, PL3 4JR. The property offers 79m² (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. The property has an EPC rating of E (45/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1239, comprising £912 for heating, £271 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 17 Feb 2016
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m-¦K
🏗️ Roof
(other premises above)
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, electric
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
NaN% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Full Address
Flat 2
Parkview House
PL3 4JR
PLYMOUTH
Property Type
Flat
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
79.0 m²
NaN total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
315 kWh/m²/year
PLYMOUTH has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, electric
£912 /yr
🚿 Hot Water
£271 /yr
💡 Lighting
NaN% low energy
£56 /yr
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Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.
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