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.
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E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
B
With improvements
This Property
£1,120
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£493
potential per year
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This semi-detached house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 2AT. The property offers 70m² (753 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (44/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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 £1120, comprising £873 for heating, £168 for hot water, and £79 for lighting. The property produces 7.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2018 for £267,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 13 Apr 2015
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Mostly double glazing
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
44.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Full Address
1, Norwood Place
BH5 2AT
BOURNEMOUTH
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
70.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
589 kWh/m²/year
BOURNEMOUTH 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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🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
£873 /yr
Save £495/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£168 /yr
Save £99/yr
💡 Lighting
44.0% low energy
£79 /yr
Save £33/yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£267,500
S
Mar 2018
£165,000
S
Jun 2015
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