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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

16, Pinewood Drive

LE67 9RQ

MARKFIELD

Current

F

36

Potential

E

47

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£846

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£682

potential per year

💰 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 E rating — saving up to £164 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£7,000
Payback
~16 yrs
Current Costs
£846/yr
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced maisonette is located in MARKFIELD, LE67 9RQ. The property offers 62.87m² (677 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (47/100). 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 £846, comprising £669 for heating, £118 for hot water, and £59 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2022 for £126,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

E(47 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Jun 2009

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, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Good

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

16, Pinewood Drive

LE67 9RQ

MARKFIELD

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Property Type

Maisonette

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

62.87

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 tonnes/year

64 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

423 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in MARKFIELD

MARKFIELD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LE67) 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

Warm air, electric

£669 /yr

Save £137/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£118 /yr

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£59 /yr

Save £27/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£126,000

F

Oct 2022

£100,000

F

Aug 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Mercenfeld Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLE67 9WG

Last inspected: Jun 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

South Charnwood High School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayLE67 9TB

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Newtown Linford Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayLE6 0AD

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Martinshaw Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayLE6 0BB

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLE67 9TQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Thornton Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLE67 1AH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Brookvale Groby Learning Campus

Secondary
📍2 miles awayLE6 0FP

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

Ratby Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayLE6 0LN

Last inspected: Jun 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 223 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:223 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:33 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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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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