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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

17 Ardnave Crescent

SO16 7FL

SOUTHAMPTON

Current

F

38

Potential

C

76

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,907

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,471

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,107 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,436 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,436 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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⚡ Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£2,907/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1436/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 7FL. The property offers 103m² (1109 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £2907, comprising £2488 for heating, £194 for hot water, and £225 for lighting. The property produces 7.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £411,500.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Apr 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)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

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

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

17 Ardnave Crescent

SO16 7FL

SOUTHAMPTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

103.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.6 tonnes/year

74 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

419 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SO16) 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, mains gas

£2488 /yr

Save £1504/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£194 /yr

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy

£225 /yr

Save £95/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£411,500

D

May 2024

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cantell School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySO16 3GJ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Hollybrook Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySO16 6RN

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Bassett Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySO16 3BZ

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Hollybrook Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySO16 6RL

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Highfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySO17 1PX

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Swaythling Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySO17 3SZ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awaySO16 3DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Oakwood Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySO16 8FD

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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: 241 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:241 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:36 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Moderate96 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

33 incidents (34%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

18 incidents (19%)

🔥

Criminal damage

11 incidents (11%)

🛒

Shoplifting

10 incidents (10%)

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Burglary

5 incidents (5%)

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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