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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

1, Juniper Crescent

CM8 2NX

WITHAM

Current

E

46

Potential

A

103

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” 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

A

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,630

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ711

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach A โ€” saving up to ยฃ919/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,369/year

With 4 selected upgrades

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Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ17,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,630/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
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ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ919/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in WITHAM, CM8 2NX. The property offers 112mยฒ (1206 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (46/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (103/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ1630, comprising ยฃ1313 for heating, ยฃ193 for hot water, and ยฃ124 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(46 points)

Achievable Rating

A(103 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 May 2016

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

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

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Average

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

33.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

1, Juniper Crescent

CM8 2NX

WITHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

112.0 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

375 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in WITHAM

WITHAM 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 โ€” 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1313 /yr

Save ยฃ757/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ193 /yr

Save ยฃ112/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

33.0% low energy

ยฃ124 /yr

Save ยฃ50/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Templars Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCM8 2NJ

Last inspected: Apr 2019

โœ“Good

Elm Hall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCM8 2SD
?Not yet rated

New Rickstones Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCM8 2SD

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

Powers Hall Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1NA

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Acorn Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1NA
?Not yet rated

Rivenhall Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขCM8 3PQ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Maltings Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1EP

Last inspected: Mar 2015

โญOutstanding

Howbridge Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1DJ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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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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