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Energy Performance Certificate

10 Austen Crescent

SN3 6JE

SWINDON

Current

D

67

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in SWINDON, SN3 6JE. The property offers 70m² (753 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1190, comprising £862 for heating, £239 for hot water, and £89 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 10 Austen Crescent Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this SWINDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1190 are approximately £610 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SN3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs SWINDON

This property67
Average65
+3% better
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vs SN3

This property67
Average64
+5% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £559/year more than the SWINDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Aug 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Austen Crescent

SN3 6JE

SWINDON

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

70.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

246 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Aug 2024

rental

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About SWINDON

SWINDON is situated in Wiltshire, South West. Properties in SWINDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). Heating costs are £231 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SN3 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£862.0/yr

Save £255/yr

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Hot Water

£239.0/yr

Save £91/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£89.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Liden Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySN3 6EX
?Not yet rated

Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySN3 3TQ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

The Dorcan Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySN3 5DA

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySN3 2HA
?Not yet rated

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySN3 2PT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Goddard Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySN3 2QN

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Badbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySN3 6ER
?Not yet rated

Covingham Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySN3 5BD
?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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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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Area Safety

Above Average134 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

59 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

22 incidents (16%)

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Public order

12 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

11 incidents (8%)

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Theft

9 incidents (7%)

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

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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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