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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

10, Upper Ride

CV3 3GL

COVENTRY

Current

E

39

Potential

E

39

📅 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

E

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

£779

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£768

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E — saving up to £11/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£779/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached flat is located in COVENTRY, CV3 3GL. The property offers 42.67m² (459 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 (39/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £779, comprising £497 for heating, £237 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 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
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(39 points)

Achievable Rating

E(39 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Feb 2010

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

10, Upper Ride

CV3 3GL

COVENTRY

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

42.67

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

430 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in COVENTRY

COVENTRY 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£497 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£237 /yr

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£45 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Willenhall Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayCV3 3DB

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Stretton Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCV3 3AE

Last inspected: Feb 2015

Outstanding

Corpus Christi Catholic School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCV3 2QP

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCV3 3AD

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Sowe Valley Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCV3 2QX

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Ernesford Grange Community Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayCV3 2QD

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCV3 2LP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ernesford Grange Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCV3 2HN

Last inspected: Mar 2019

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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

Higher Crime195 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

86 incidents (44%)

🔥

Criminal damage

36 incidents (18%)

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Anti-social behaviour

10 incidents (5%)

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Vehicle crime

10 incidents (5%)

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Drugs

9 incidents (5%)

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.

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

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