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Energy Performance Certificate

16, Lyndhurst Road

WV3 0AA

WOLVERHAMPTON

Current

F

37

Potential

D

60

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,505

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£945

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV3 0AA. The property offers 99.79m² (1074 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (60/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1505, comprising £1269 for heating, £143 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 7.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

D(60 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Sept 2010

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, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Flat, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

16, Lyndhurst Road

WV3 0AA

WOLVERHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

99.79

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.6 tonnes/year

76 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

462 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON

WOLVERHAMPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WV3) 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

£1269 /yr

Save £485/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£143 /yr

Save £35/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy

£93 /yr

Save £40/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Royal School, Wolverhampton

All-through
📍0.2 miles awayWV3 0EG

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Bantock Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWV3 0HY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Woodfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV4 4AG
?Not yet rated

Graiseley Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWV2 4NE

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Merridale Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWV3 0UP

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWV2 3AE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWV3 0PR

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Colton Hills Community School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWV4 5DG

Last inspected: Sept 2018

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

Higher Crime324 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

146 incidents (45%)

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Shoplifting

44 incidents (14%)

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Criminal damage

27 incidents (8%)

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Theft

25 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

20 incidents (6%)

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

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.