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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

10 Abbey Path

PE11 1AY

SPALDING

Current

E

46

Potential

C

77

📅 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

C

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,210

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£529

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £681/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Cavity Wall Insulation

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in SPALDING, PE11 1AY. The property offers 42m² (452 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 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 C rating (77/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1210, comprising £737 for heating, £432 for hot water, and £41 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(46 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 May 2023

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

10 Abbey Path

PE11 1AY

SPALDING

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

42.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

434 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in SPALDING

SPALDING 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

Room heaters, electric

£737 /yr

Save £428/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£432 /yr

Save £256/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£41 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Spalding Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayPE11 2XH

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayPE11 1NJ
?Not yet rated

Spalding High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPE11 2PJ

Last inspected: Jun 2009

Outstanding

Spalding Parish Church of England Day School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPE11 2QG
?Not yet rated

The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPE11 1JQ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Spalding Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayPE11 2EJ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Spalding Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPE11 1PB
?Not yet rated

Wygate Park Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPE11 3WT

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 320 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:320 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:48 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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