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
This Property
£2,730
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,152
potential per year
This property costs approximately £930 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,578 annually.
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This semi-detached house is located in LEICESTER, LE19 4QH. The property offers 89m² (958 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (43/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). 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. 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 £2730, comprising £2213 for heating, £399 for hot water, and £118 for lighting. The property produces 6.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 10 Jan 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
Flat, insulated (assumed)
🪟 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
125 Coleridge Drive
Enderby
LE19 4QH
LEICESTER
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Floor Area
89.0 m²
6.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.7 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
427 kWh/m²/year
LEICESTER 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
£2213 /yr
Save £1319/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£399 /yr
Save £259/yr
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£118 /yr
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Average download speed: 500 Mbps
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