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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

13, St. James Place

EX34 9BH

ILFRACOMBE

Current

G

5

Potential

F

36

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,068

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,250

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,268 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,818 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £1,818 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £1821/yrPayback: ~2 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1818/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
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£11,000
Cost
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced maisonette is located in ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9BH. The property offers 146m² (1572 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (5/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a F rating (36/100). The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £4068, comprising £3614 for heating, £346 for hot water, and £108 for lighting. The property produces 12.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(5 points)

Achievable Rating

F(36 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Mar 2017

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

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

83.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

13, St. James Place

EX34 9BH

ILFRACOMBE

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Property Type

Maisonette

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

146.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.9 tonnes/year

89 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

524 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in ILFRACOMBE

ILFRACOMBE properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EX34) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£3614 /yr

Save £1821/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£346 /yr

💡 Lighting

83.0% low energy

£108 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Marwood School

Primary
📍5.9 miles awayEX31 4HF

Last inspected: Sept 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

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

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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