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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

117, Warmwells Lane, Marehay

DE5 8JE

RIPLEY

Current

F

31

Potential

E

45

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,617

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,934

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,817 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £683 annually.

💰 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 E rating — saving up to £683 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Loft Insulation

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

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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in RIPLEY, DE5 8JE. The property offers 165m² (1776 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (31/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (45/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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 £3617, comprising £3126 for heating, £394 for hot water, and £97 for lighting. The property produces 27.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(31 points)

Achievable Rating

E(45 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Jan 2018

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, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, smokeless fuel

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

117, Warmwells Lane

Marehay

DE5 8JE

RIPLEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

165.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

27.0 tonnes/year

166 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

419 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in RIPLEY

RIPLEY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE5) 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

Boiler and radiators, smokeless fuel

£3126 /yr

Save £494/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£394 /yr

Save £189/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£97 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ripley Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDE5 3RY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Ripley Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDE5 3PN

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Street Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDE5 8NE

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

The Ripley Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayDE5 3JQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Waingroves Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayDE5 9TD

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayDE5 3BD

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Lons Infant School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDE5 3SE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDE5 9QD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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
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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.

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

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