Energy Performance Certificate
16 Meadow Drive, Walcot
TF6 5EL
Current
F
29
Potential
D
67
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£2,898
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,658
potential per year
This property costs approximately £1,098 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,240 annually.
⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required
This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This semi-detached house is located in the TF6 5EL postcode area. The property offers 82m² (883 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (29/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (67/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2898, comprising £2321 for heating, £450 for hot water, and £127 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 26 Mar 2024
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)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, smokeless fuel
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
75.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
16 Meadow Drive
Walcot
TF6 5EL
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
82.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
14.0 tonnes/year
174 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
509 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in TF6
Properties in the TF6 postcode with F ratings typically pre-date modern insulation standards. Improvement grants and schemes are available to bring these homes up to modern efficiency levels.
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, smokeless fuel
£2321 /yr
Save £1036/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£450 /yr
Save £204/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
75.0% low energy
£127 /yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy
PrimarySt Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
Dothill Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2018
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
Wrekin View Primary School
PrimaryHigh Ercall Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Charlton School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Ercall Wood Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
1 incidents (100%)
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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