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17 Ulverscroft Road

CV3 5EY

COVENTRY

Current

D

68

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in COVENTRY, CV3 5EY. The property offers 93m² (1001 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £767, comprising £601 for heating, £90 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2022 for £293,000.

How Does 17 Ulverscroft Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this COVENTRY property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £767 are approximately £1033 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 93m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CV3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs COVENTRY

This property68
Average61
+11% better
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vs CV3

This property68
Average61
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £76/year more than the COVENTRY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 May 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 Ulverscroft Road

CV3 5EY

COVENTRY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

93.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

39 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

222 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 May 2022

marketed sale

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About COVENTRY

COVENTRY is situated in Coventry, West Midlands. Properties in COVENTRY have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The CV3 postcode district contains over 24200 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the COVENTRY area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£293,000

7 November 2022

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£601.0/yr

Save £187/yr

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Hot Water

£90/yr

Save £25/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£76/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Manor Park Primary School

Primary
📍0 miles awayCV3 5EZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCV3 5DE
?Not yet rated

Howes Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCV3 5EH

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Stivichall Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCV3 6PY

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Grange Farm Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCV3 6NF

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCV1 2AF

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCV1 2BA

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Meadow Park School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayCV3 4BD
?Not yet rated

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
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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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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