The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
D
With improvements
This Property
£3,049
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,864
potential per year
This property costs approximately £1,249 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,185 annually.
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This terraced house is located in GUILDFORD, GU1 3UF. The property offers 244.39m² (2631 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Estimated annual energy costs are £3049, comprising £2684 for heating, £206 for hot water, and £159 for lighting. The property produces 17.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 23 Jan 2012
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, no insulation
🪟 Windows
Some secondary glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
23.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Full Address
16 Quarry Street
GU1 3UF
GUILDFORD
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
244.39 m²
8.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
17.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
328 kWh/m²/year
GUILDFORD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£2684 /yr
Save £1020/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£206 /yr
Save £96/yr
💡 Lighting
23.0% low energy
£159 /yr
Save £69/yr
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