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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

17, The Leys

OX7 5HJ

CHIPPING NORTON

Current

E

41

Potential

E

42

📅 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

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,230

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,204

potential per year

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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 E — saving up to £26/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
£24,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
£1,230/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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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
3
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£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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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 5HJ. The property offers 88.92m² (957 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 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. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £1230, comprising £1080 for heating, £95 for hot water, and £55 for lighting. The property produces 9.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(41 points)

Achievable Rating

E(42 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Nov 2008

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Good

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

17, The Leys

OX7 5HJ

CHIPPING NORTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

88.92

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.8 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

405 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

£1080 /yr

Save £26/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£95 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£55 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayOX7 5DH

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Chipping Norton School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayOX7 5DY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayOX7 5AX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayOX7 5SA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Kingham Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayOX7 6YD

Last inspected: Sept 2010

Outstanding

Chadlington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayOX7 3LY

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Acorns Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayCV36 5LA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Enstone Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayOX7 4LP

Last inspected: Jul 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

🚀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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime28 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

14 incidents (50%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (18%)

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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (11%)

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Public order

3 incidents (11%)

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bicycle theft

1 incidents (4%)

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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