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Energy Performance Certificate

11, Albert Road

CM8 2BS

WITHAM

Current

F

37

Potential

C

75

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,456

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£789

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £667 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,456/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £667/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in WITHAM, CM8 2BS. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). 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 pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £1456, comprising £1331 for heating, £75 for hot water, and £50 for lighting. The property produces 6.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2015 for £190,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Dec 2013

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

11, Albert Road

CM8 2BS

WITHAM

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

87.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.9 tonnes/year

79 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

411 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WITHAM

WITHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CM8) 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, mains gas

£1331 /yr

Save £662/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£75 /yr

Save £5/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£50 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£190,000

S

Aug 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Templars Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM8 2NJ

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Powers Hall Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM8 1NA

Last inspected: Dec 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Acorn Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM8 1NA
?Not yet rated

Maltings Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayCM8 1EP

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Elm Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM8 2SD
?Not yet rated

New Rickstones Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayCM8 2SD

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Howbridge Infant School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCM8 1DJ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCM8 1BZ

Last inspected: Dec 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: 448 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:448 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:179 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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