The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This Property
£7,219
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£4,188
potential per year
This property costs approximately £5,419 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £3,031 annually.
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This detached house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH3 7BB. The property offers 358m² (3854 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £7219, comprising £6471 for heating, £434 for hot water, and £314 for lighting. The property produces 15.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2024 for £1,200,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 5 Feb 2024
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, no insulation
🪟 Windows
Mostly double glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
81.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Full Address
12 Berwick Road
BH3 7BB
BOURNEMOUTH
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
358.0 m²
10.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
15.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
279 kWh/m²/year
BOURNEMOUTH has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£6471 /yr
Save £2930/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£434 /yr
Save £101/yr
💡 Lighting
81.0% low energy
£314 /yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£1,200,000
D
Jul 2024
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
116 incidents (26%)
Anti-social behaviour
111 incidents (25%)
Shoplifting
82 incidents (18%)
Criminal damage
32 incidents (7%)
Public order
25 incidents (6%)
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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Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.
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