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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

15 CASCADE CLOSE, COVENTRY

CV3 5EL

COVENTRY

Current

F

34

Potential

C

74

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,220

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£464

potential per year

💰 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 F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £756 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£9,000
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£1,220/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £596/yrPayback: ~6 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £756/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
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£11,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached flat is located in COVENTRY, CV3 5EL. The property offers 31m² (334 sq ft) of compact living space with 1 habitable room. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1220, comprising £884 for heating, £277 for hot water, and £59 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2023 for £92,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

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(34 points)

Achievable Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Oct 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, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

15 CASCADE CLOSE

COVENTRY

CV3 5EL

COVENTRY

🏠

Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

31.0

1.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

109 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

647 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in COVENTRY

COVENTRY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CV3) 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

£884 /yr

Save £596/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£277 /yr

Save £134/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£59 /yr

Save £26/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£92,500

F

Mar 2023

£85,000

F

Dec 2017

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Howes Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayCV3 5EH

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCV3 5DE
?Not yet rated

Manor Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCV3 5EZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Meadow Park School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayCV3 4BD
?Not yet rated

Whitley Abbey Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCV3 4DE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Grange Farm Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCV3 6NF

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCV1 2BA

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Stivichall Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCV3 6PY

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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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Area Safety

Above Average102 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

35 incidents (34%)

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Criminal damage

13 incidents (13%)

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Vehicle crime

12 incidents (12%)

👜

Theft

11 incidents (11%)

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Drugs

7 incidents (7%)

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

More Properties in CV3 5EL

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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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