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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

12A WEST END, WALCOTT

LN4 3ST

LINCOLN

Current

F

36

Potential

C

73

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,033

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,198

potential per year

This property costs approximately £233 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £835 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £835 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in LINCOLN, LN4 3ST. The property offers 95m² (1023 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £2033, comprising £1731 for heating, £213 for hot water, and £89 for lighting. The property produces 7.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2024 for £218,500.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

C(73 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Sept 2020

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, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric, Electric storage heaters

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

92.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

12A WEST END

WALCOTT

LN4 3ST

LINCOLN

🏠

Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

95.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.0 tonnes/year

74 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

422 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LINCOLN

LINCOLN properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LN4) 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, electric, Electric storage heaters

£1731 /yr

Save £750/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£213 /yr

Save £85/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

92.0% low energy

£89 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£218,500

S

Nov 2024

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Walcott Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLN4 3SX

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

The Billinghay Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayLN4 4HU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayLN4 3RB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Digby Church of England School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayLN4 3LZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayNG34 9DL

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayNG34 9BY

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Digby the Tedder Primary School

Primary
📍4.9 miles awayLN4 3JY

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

The Metheringham Primary School

Primary
📍4.9 miles awayLN4 3BX

Last inspected: Dec 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
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Upload Speed

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

Available Providers

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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

Very Low Crime3 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Theft

1 incidents (33%)

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Public order

1 incidents (33%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (33%)

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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