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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

137, Werburgh Drive

ST4 8LF

STOKE-ON-TRENT

Current

E

47

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

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,474

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,107

potential per year

This property costs approximately £674 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,367 annually.

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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 £1,367/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

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£2,000
Cost
2
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£11,000
Cost
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 8LF. The property offers 187m² (2013 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (47/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2474, comprising £2032 for heating, £259 for hot water, and £183 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2016 for £275,100.

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(47 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Feb 2017

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, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

137, Werburgh Drive

ST4 8LF

STOKE-ON-TRENT

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

187.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

360 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in STOKE-ON-TRENT

STOKE-ON-TRENT 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2032 /yr

Save £1144/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£259 /yr

Save £132/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£183 /yr

Save £91/yr

💷 Sales History

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

£275,100

D

Aug 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trentham Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayST4 8PQ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Ash Green Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayST4 8BX

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Priory CofE Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayST4 8EF
?Not yet rated

St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayST4 6SP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayST3 3JD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Joseph's College

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayST4 5NT

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

Oakhill Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayST4 5NS
?Not yet rated

Tittensor CofE (C) First School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayST12 9HP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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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