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Energy Performance Certificate

116a Livingstone Road

BH12 3DX

POOLE

Current

D

57

Potential

A

118

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in POOLE, BH12 3DX. The property offers 61m² (657 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (118/100). The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £816, comprising £595 for heating, £176 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2023 for £240,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 116a Livingstone Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this POOLE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £816 are approximately £984 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 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 BH12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs POOLE

This property57
Average64
-11% below
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vs BH12

This property57
Average60
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £183/year more than the POOLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

A(118 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Jan 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

116a Livingstone Road

BH12 3DX

POOLE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

INVALID!

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Floor Area

61.0

3.0 total rooms

0.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 118

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

46 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

270 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Jan 2016

none of the above

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About POOLE

POOLE is situated in Dorset, South West. Properties in POOLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The BH12 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£240,000

15 December 2023

Type: Detached

+£55,000(+29.7%)

vs previous sale

£185,000

29 July 2016

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 29.7% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£595.0/yr

Save £295/yr

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Hot Water

£176.0/yr

Save £94/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£45.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

Main Fuel

To be used only when there is no heating/hot-water system

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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

Livingstone Road Junior School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayBH12 3DX

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Livingstone Road Infant School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayBH12 3DT

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBH15 3HY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Aldhelm's Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBH12 4HS

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Courthill Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBH14 9HL

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Heatherlands Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBH12 2BG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Ocean Academy Poole

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBH14 0PZ

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH12 4DZ

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

🚀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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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.

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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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