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EPC (energy performance certificate) in Plymouth
What you need: A valid energy performance certificate from an accredited assessor before you let, with a copy for your tenants.
How often: When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
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Request an EPC in Plymouth
No EPC assessor listed for Plymouth yet. Tell us what you need and we'll find you a registered EPC assessor, free.
Opens your email app with a short template (address, property type, date needed), addressed to [email protected].
Or check an EPC assessor yourself
- GOV.UK: get a new energy certificate: the official search for accredited assessors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- GOV.UK: find an energy certificate: look up a home's current EPC and the assessor who lodged it
EPCs must be done by an accredited domestic energy assessor; the register shows who lodged each one. These are public registers; we're not part of them and they don't endorse us.
Local tips for Plymouth
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, 30.1% semi-detachedBusy rental market: book early
Lots of people rent in Plymouth, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Plymouth: 22.6% private rented vs 20.5% England🤓 Did you know? (Plymouth edition)
Plymouth is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) south-west of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) south-west of London.
Plymouth is the most populous settlement in Devon.
Lots of terraced homes round here. Older terraces can hide old pipework and wiring, so mention the age of your place when you book.
Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044): 32.8% terraced houses vs 23.0% England
Landlord rules in plain English (England)
- When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
- Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.
The fuller version
An EPC is needed when a home is built, sold or rented, and is generally valid for 10 years.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) generally require privately rented homes in England and Wales to have a rating of at least E unless a valid exemption is registered.
Rules differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they do change. This is a friendly summary, not legal advice. Double-check on GOV.UK.
Your corner of Plymouth
Also covering: PL2, PL3, PL4, PL7, PL8, PL9, PL95
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords in Plymouth need an EPC?
Yes. You need a valid EPC to let a home in England, and it usually lasts 10 years. (Summary only; check the official guidance.)
Is renting common in Plymouth?
Yes, about 23% of households rented privately at the 2021 Census (ONS TS054), so plenty of local landlords need these checks.
Which postcode districts are in Plymouth?
10 active postcode districts use the Plymouth post town, from PL1 to PL95 (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). District pages on this site: PL1, PL5, PL6.
Nobody covers my part of Plymouth yet. Where else can I look?
The nearest other towns we list are Exeter (~36 miles), Truro (~41 miles), measured straight-line between OS Open Names centres. An EPC assessor based there may travel, so ask.
What's the housing mix in Plymouth?
11.4% detached, 30.1% semi-detached, 32.8% terraced and 16.2% purpose-built flats, plus 7.5% in converted or shared houses (Census 2021, ONS TS044).
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Households privately renting (Plymouth local authority)
- 22.6% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS054)
- Detached homes (Plymouth local authority)
- 11.4% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Semi-detached homes (Plymouth local authority)
- 30.1% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Terraced homes (Plymouth local authority)
- 32.8% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Households in purpose-built flats (Plymouth local authority)
- 16.2% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Households with electric-only heating (Plymouth local authority)
- 7.4% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Population (GeoNames gazetteer)
- 260,203 Source: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0
- Active postcode districts with this post town
- 10 Source: Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory
- Local authority
- Plymouth Source: postcodes.io (ONSPD)
- Region / nation
- South West Source: OS Open Names via postcodes.io
- Nearest listed town
- Exeter (~36 miles) Source: Calculated from OS Open Names coordinates
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 23 October 2026.