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
£1,355
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,085
potential per year
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This semi-detached house is located in STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST3 7JT. The property offers 100m² (1076 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1355, comprising £894 for heating, £378 for hot water, and £83 for lighting. The property produces 6.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2023 for £194,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 20 Sept 2022
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Full Address
12 Heath Grove
ST3 7JT
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Floor Area
100.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.1 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
345 kWh/m²/year
STOKE-ON-TRENT 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
£894 /yr
🚿 Hot Water
£378 /yr
Save £288/yr
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£83 /yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£194,000
S
Oct 2023
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages
violent crime
19 incidents (40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10 incidents (21%)
Criminal damage
8 incidents (17%)
Public order
4 incidents (9%)
Burglary
2 incidents (4%)
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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