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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

1 Cherry Tree Barn, Barthomley

CW2 5PG

CREWE

Current

E

45

Potential

D

64

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

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

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,885

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,069

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,085 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £816 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £816/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in CREWE, CW2 5PG. The property offers 364m² (3918 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (45/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £2885, comprising £2414 for heating, £170 for hot water, and £301 for lighting. The property produces 20.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(45 points)

Achievable Rating

D(64 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Jul 2018

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1 Cherry Tree Barn

Barthomley

CW2 5PG

CREWE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

📐

Floor Area

364.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

20.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

214 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CREWE

CREWE 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.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£2414 /yr

Save £618/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£170 /yr

Save £47/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£301 /yr

Save £151/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cranberry Academy

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayST7 2LE

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayST7 2PG

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Alsager School

Secondary
📍2 miles awayST7 2HR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Ravensmead Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayST7 8QD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Excalibur Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayST7 2RQ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayST7 2NW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Pikemere School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayST7 2SW

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Weston Village Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCW2 5LZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 73 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:73 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:11 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Very Low Crime6 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (50%)

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violent crime

2 incidents (33%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (17%)

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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