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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1 Sapperton Cottage, Sapperton Lane

DE65 5AU

DERBY

Current

G

1

Potential

G

1

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,052

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,991

potential per year

This property costs approximately £252 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £61 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a G rating — saving up to £61 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
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2
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost
5
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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£3,500
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in DERBY, DE65 5AU. The property offers 51.72m² (557 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £2052, comprising £1795 for heating, £201 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

G(1 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Mar 2011

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, wood logs

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1 Sapperton Cottage

Sapperton Lane

DE65 5AU

DERBY

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

51.72

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

46 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

1048 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in DERBY

DERBY properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE65) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, wood logs

£1795 /yr

Save £61/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£201 /yr

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy

£56 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Church Broughton CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDE65 5AS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Heath Fields Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayDE65 5EQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Longford CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayDE6 3DR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Sudbury Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayDE6 5HZ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayDE13 9NR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Hilton Spencer Academy

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayDE65 5GH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Long Lane Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayDE6 5BJ
?Not yet rated

The Mease Spencer Academy

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayDE65 5LX
?Not yet rated

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 147 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:147 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:22 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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 Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Other crime

1 incidents (100%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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