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16, Botany Close, Rustington

BN16 2BJ

LITTLEHAMPTON

Current

F

37

Potential

C

70

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,873

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,087

potential per year

This property costs approximately £73 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £786 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £786 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£23,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£1,873/yr
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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
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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£11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £786/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated 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 F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in LITTLEHAMPTON, BN16 2BJ. The property offers 138m² (1485 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (70/100). 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. 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 £1873, comprising £1514 for heating, £228 for hot water, and £131 for lighting. The property produces 9.2 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(70 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Mar 2013

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

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

16, Botany Close

Rustington

BN16 2BJ

LITTLEHAMPTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

138.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.2 tonnes/year

67 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

350 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LITTLEHAMPTON

LITTLEHAMPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BN16) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1514 /yr

Save £574/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£228 /yr

Save £147/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£131 /yr

Save £65/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN16 3JJ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

East Preston Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBN16 1EZ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

East Preston Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBN16 1EZ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Rustington Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBN16 3PW

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

The Angmering School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayBN16 4HH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

The Littlehampton Academy

Secondary
📍1.8 miles awayBN17 6FE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayBN16 4JR
?Not yet rated

River Beach Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayBN17 6EW

Last inspected: Oct 2019

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 91 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:91 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:14 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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Area Safety

Moderate60 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (32%)

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Shoplifting

16 incidents (27%)

📊

violent crime

13 incidents (22%)

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Theft

4 incidents (7%)

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Robbery

2 incidents (3%)

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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