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EICR (electrical safety certificate) in Plymouth
What you need: An electrical installation condition report (EICR) on the wiring, from a qualified electrician, with a copy for your tenants.
How often: Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
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Local tips for Plymouth
Flats and shared houses
Plenty of Plymouth homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Plymouth: 16.2% purpose-built flats, 7.5% converted/sharedBusy 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)
- Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
- If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.
The fuller version
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, electrical installations must be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years.
A copy of the report (EICR) should go to tenants within 28 days, and to the local authority within 7 days if requested.
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 EICR?
Yes. In England, rented homes need an electrical safety check at least every 5 years, with a copy for your tenants. (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 electrician 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)
- Households in purpose-built flats (Plymouth local authority)
- 16.2% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Households in converted/shared houses incl. bedsits (Plymouth local authority)
- 7.5% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS044)
- Households with electric-only heating (Plymouth local authority)
- 7.4% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS046)
- Households socially renting (Plymouth local authority)
- 18.4% Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS054)
- 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.