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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

18 Pentremeurig Road

SA31 3ER

CARMARTHEN

Current

E

50

Potential

C

75

📅 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

C

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,418

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£742

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £676/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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£7,000
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£1,418/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached flat is located in CARMARTHEN, SA31 3ER. The property offers 75m² (807 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (50/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). 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 £1418, comprising £981 for heating, £375 for hot water, and £62 for lighting. The property produces 4.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(50 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Mar 2022

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

18 Pentremeurig Road

SA31 3ER

CARMARTHEN

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

75.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.8 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

378 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CARMARTHEN

CARMARTHEN 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

Room heaters, electric

£981 /yr

Save £509/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£375 /yr

Save £176/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£62 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍46.1 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍46.2 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍46.3 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍46.9 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍47 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍47.9 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Lynton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍48.6 miles awayEX35 6AF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍49.3 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 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: 488 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:488 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 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.

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

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