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Energy Performance Certificate

1 The Beeches, Cambridge

CB22 5JJ

Great Shelford

Current

A

104

Potential

A

104

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in Great Shelford, CB22 5JJ. The property offers 150m² (1615 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of A (104/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £878, comprising £486 for heating, £321 for hot water, and £71 for lighting.

How Does 1 The Beeches Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 104/100, this Great Shelford property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £878 are approximately £922 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 150m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CB22 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property104
Average60
+73% better
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vs Great Shelford

This property104
Average77
+35% better
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vs CB22

This property104
Average63
+65% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 104/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £607/year more than the Great Shelford average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(104 points)

Potential Rating

A(104 points)

Based on assessment dated 31 Jan 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

1 The Beeches

Cambridge

CB22 5JJ

Great Shelford

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

150.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

104 / 100

Potential: 104

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CO₂ Emissions

-0.2 tonnes/year

-1 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

-11 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

31 Jan 2025

new dwelling

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About Great Shelford

Great Shelford is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in Great Shelford have an average EPC rating of C (score 77/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £215 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CB22 postcode district contains over 8600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£486.0/yr

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Hot Water

£321.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£71.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.1 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trumpington Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCB2 9EG

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCB22 5EL

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Trumpington Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCB2 9AY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayCB2 0SZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hauxton Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCB22 5HY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Fawcett Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCB2 9FS

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Stapleford Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCB22 5BJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Trumpington Community College

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayCB2 9FD

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 486 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:486 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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