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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

122 HILLSIDE PARK, BODMIN

PL31 2NQ

BODMIN

Current

E

39

Potential

B

81

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

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

B

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,578

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£834

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £744/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£1,578/yr
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Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Cost
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in BODMIN, PL31 2NQ. The property offers 78m² (840 sq ft) of modest-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 (39/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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 £1578, comprising £1304 for heating, £214 for hot water, and £60 for lighting. The property produces 5.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2024 for £157,000. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(39 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Apr 2021

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

122 HILLSIDE PARK

BODMIN

PL31 2NQ

BODMIN

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

📐

Floor Area

78.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.5 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

423 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BODMIN

BODMIN 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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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£1304 /yr

Save £659/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£214 /yr

Save £96/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£60 /yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£157,000

T

Nov 2024

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Berrycoombe School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayPL31 2PH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPL31 1LW

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Beacon ACE Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPL31 1JQ

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPL31 1DS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Bodmin College

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayPL31 1DD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Nanstallon Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayPL30 5JZ

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Lanivet Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayPL30 5HE

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Cardinham School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayPL30 4BN

Last inspected: Sept 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Higher Crime163 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

79 incidents (48%)

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Anti-social behaviour

21 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

20 incidents (12%)

⚖️

Public order

11 incidents (7%)

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Burglary

7 incidents (4%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.