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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

17 Romayne Close

GU14 8PB

FARNBOROUGH

Current

F

33

Potential

C

77

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,717

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£785

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 C rating — saving up to £932 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in FARNBOROUGH, GU14 8PB. The property offers 90m² (969 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 (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1717, comprising £1289 for heating, £335 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 8.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2022 for £350,000.

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(33 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Sept 2021

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

83.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

17 Romayne Close

GU14 8PB

FARNBOROUGH

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

90.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.8 tonnes/year

98 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

561 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in FARNBOROUGH

FARNBOROUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GU14) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1289 /yr

Save £721/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£335 /yr

Save £211/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

83.0% low energy

£93 /yr

💷 Sales History

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

£350,000

S

Feb 2022

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayGU14 8LS

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Cherrywood Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGU14 8LH

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Cove Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayGU14 9SA

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Manor Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayGU14 9DX

Last inspected: Mar 2011

Outstanding

Manor Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayGU14 9DX

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Grange Community Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayGU14 8TA

Last inspected: Jun 2015

Outstanding

Cove Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayGU14 9DP

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Cove School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayGU14 9RN

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime232 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

78 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

27 incidents (12%)

👜

Theft

26 incidents (11%)

🛒

Shoplifting

26 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (7%)

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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