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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

11 Heath Close, Hallow

WR2 6LJ

WORCESTER

Current

F

35

Potential

C

71

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,782

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,466

potential per year

This property costs approximately £982 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,316 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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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 £1,316 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£2,782/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1316/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in WORCESTER, WR2 6LJ. The property offers 71m² (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £2782, comprising £2242 for heating, £464 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

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(35 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Jun 2025

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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Mostly secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy — Below average lighting efficiency

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

11 Heath Close

Hallow

WR2 6LJ

WORCESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

71.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

330 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WORCESTER

WORCESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WR2) 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

Electric storage heaters

£2242 /yr

Save £1245/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£464 /yr

Save £71/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy

£76 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hallow CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWR2 6LD

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWR2 6LU

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

Broadheath CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWR2 6QT
?Not yet rated

Northwick Manor Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayWR3 7EA

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Outstanding

Claines CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayWR3 7RW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

North Worcester Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayWR3 7NS
?Not yet rated

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell

Primary
📍2 miles awayWR3 8QA
?Not yet rated

St George's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayWR1 1RD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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