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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

16 South Street, Middle Barton

OX7 7BU

CHIPPING NORTON

Current

E

46

Potential

B

81

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

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

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,708

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,346

potential per year

This property costs approximately £908 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,362 annually.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £1,362/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£16,500
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£2,708/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1362/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 7BU. The property offers 92m² (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (46/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £2708, comprising £2404 for heating, £184 for hot water, and £120 for lighting. The property produces 6.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2016 for £325,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(46 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 May 2024

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

16 South Street

Middle Barton

OX7 7BU

CHIPPING NORTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

92.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.9 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

404 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CHIPPING NORTON

CHIPPING NORTON 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.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2404 /yr

Save £1304/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£184 /yr

Save £58/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£120 /yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£325,000

D

Jul 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Middle Barton Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOX7 7BX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayOX25 4SF

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Great Tew County Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayOX7 4DB

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Enstone Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayOX7 4LP

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Tackley Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayOX5 3AP

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Deddington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayOX15 0TJ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Heyford Park School

All-through
📍4.9 miles awayOX25 5HD

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Kirtlington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍5.4 miles awayOX5 3HL

Last inspected: Jan 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

🚀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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