Plymouth · PL4

EPC in PL4 (Barbican)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Barbican, Lipson, Mount Gould, Mutley, Prince Rock, St. Judes, including Compton, Drake, Efford and Lipson. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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PL4 (Barbican) in a nutshell

PL4 covers Barbican, Lipson, Mount Gould, Mutley, Prince Rock, St. Judes, in Plymouth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PL4

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Plymouth council area

PL4 is in Plymouth's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

PL4 stretches across Compton, Drake, Efford and Lipson and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PL4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Plymouth: 32.8% terraced, 30.0% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Plymouth page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does PL4 cover?

PL4 (Barbican, Lipson, Mount Gould, Mutley, Prince Rock, St. Judes) includes the wards of Compton, Drake, Efford and Lipson, Peverell, Plymstock Radford, Stoke, St Peter and the Waterfront, Sutton and Mount Gould (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PL4?

Neighbouring districts include PL3 (Efford), PL1 (Plymouth), PL2 (Beacon Park), PL6 (Derriford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PL4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PL4?

About 14,666 households and 36,388 residents at the 2011 Census, across 827 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PL4 in?

PL4 sits in Plymouth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, South West Devon.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PL4 1
Areas covered
Barbican, Lipson, Mount Gould, Mutley, Prince Rock, St. Judes 2
Active postcodes
827 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,666 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
36,388 2
Electoral wards
Compton, Drake, Efford and Lipson, Peverell, Plymstock Radford, Stoke, St Peter and the Waterfront, Sutton and Mount Gould 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, South West Devon 4
Local authority
Plymouth 4
Households privately renting (Plymouth built-up area)
22.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.