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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

12, Rodwell Close

BH10 7JH

BOURNEMOUTH

Current

F

32

Potential

E

48

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,395

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,041

potential per year

💰 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 £354 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,395/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH10 7JH. The property offers 88.11m² (948 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (48/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1395, comprising £929 for heating, £399 for hot water, and £67 for lighting. The property produces 6.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average 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(32 points)

Achievable Rating

E(48 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Oct 2009

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, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

12, Rodwell Close

BH10 7JH

BOURNEMOUTH

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

88.11

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.7 tonnes/year

76 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

469 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BH10) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£929 /yr

Save £230/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£399 /yr

Save £101/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy

£67 /yr

Save £23/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kinson Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBH11 9DG

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBH11 9EH

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Elm Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBH11 9JN

Last inspected: Apr 2014

Outstanding

The Bourne Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayBH10 5HS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Kingsleigh Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH10 5HT

Last inspected: Jan 2018

Good

Hill View Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH10 5BD

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

LeAF Studio

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayBH11 9JW

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Oak Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayBH11 9JJ

Last inspected: May 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 489 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:489 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:196 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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Area Safety

Above Average145 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

42 incidents (29%)

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Anti-social behaviour

35 incidents (24%)

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Shoplifting

18 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

13 incidents (9%)

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Vehicle crime

11 incidents (8%)

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.

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

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