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Energy Performance Certificate

16 Alder Crescent

BH12 4BD

POOLE

Current

C

72

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in POOLE, BH12 4BD. The property offers 85m² (915 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1093, comprising £825 for heating, £212 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 16 Alder Crescent Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this POOLE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1093 are approximately £707 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BH12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs POOLE

This property72
Average64
+13% better
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vs BH12

This property72
Average60
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £460/year more than the POOLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

Based on assessment dated 8 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

16 Alder Crescent

BH12 4BD

POOLE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

85.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

178 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Oct 2025

Stock condition survey

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About POOLE

POOLE is situated in Dorset, South West. Properties in POOLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The BH12 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the POOLE area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£825.0/yr

Save £51/yr

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Hot Water

£212.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£56.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 125 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBH12 4DZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH12 1PG

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Talbot Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH12 5ED

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Heatherlands Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBH12 2BG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Manorside Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBH12 4JG

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Outstanding

St Aldhelm's Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBH12 4HS

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBH10 4JA

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Livingstone Road Junior School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBH12 3DX

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
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Download Speed

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

Higher Crime235 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

65 incidents (28%)

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Anti-social behaviour

52 incidents (22%)

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Shoplifting

47 incidents (20%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (7%)

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Burglary

15 incidents (6%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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