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Energy Performance Certificate

111, The Street, Costessey

NR8 5DF

NORWICH

Current

C

79

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORWICH, NR8 5DF. The property offers 219m² (2357 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Triple-glazed windows provide excellent insulation, reducing heat loss by up to 40% compared to single glazing and offering superior noise reduction of up to 35dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1013, comprising £771 for heating, £139 for hot water, and £103 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 111, The Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this NORWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1013 are approximately £787 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 219m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.7 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 NR8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs NORWICH

This property79
Average62
+27% better
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vs NR8

This property79
Average64
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £277/year more than the NORWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(79 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Feb 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

111, The Street

Costessey

NR8 5DF

NORWICH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

219.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

17 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

101 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Feb 2015

RHI application

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About NORWICH

NORWICH is situated in Norfolk, East of England. Properties in NORWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The NR8 postcode district contains over 7200 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£771.0/yr

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Hot Water

£139.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£103.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully triple glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (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

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNR8 5AG

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Ormiston Victory Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayNR5 0PX

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

Drayton CofE Junior School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayNR8 6EF

Last inspected: Jan 2018

Good

Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayNR8 6PJ
?Not yet rated

Costessey Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNR5 0RR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Taverham VC CE Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNR8 6SX

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Drayton Community Infant School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayNR8 6EP

Last inspected: May 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Queen's Hill Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayNR8 5FT

Last inspected: Mar 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 176 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:176 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:26 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime19 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Criminal damage

5 incidents (26%)

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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (21%)

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violent crime

4 incidents (21%)

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Theft

3 incidents (16%)

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Burglary

1 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. 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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