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Energy Performance Certificate

18, Priory Road

WR2 4PE

WORCESTER

Current

F

34

Potential

E

44

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,780

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,463

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £317 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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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.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in WORCESTER, WR2 4PE. The property offers 138.95m² (1496 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (44/100). 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 £1780, comprising £1496 for heating, £177 for hot water, and £107 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 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
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

E(44 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Sept 2009

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, 150mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

30.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

18, Priory Road

WR2 4PE

WORCESTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

138.95

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

506 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WORCESTER

WORCESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WR2) 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

£1496 /yr

Save £230/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£177 /yr

Save £43/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

30.0% low energy

£107 /yr

Save £44/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Pitmaston Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWR2 4ZF

Last inspected: Jun 2017

Outstanding

Christopher Whitehead Language College

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayWR2 4AF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWR2 4EN

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

St Clement's CofE Primary

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWR2 5NS
?Not yet rated

Rushwick CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWR2 5SU
?Not yet rated

Honeywell Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWR2 5QH

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Oldbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWR2 6AA
?Not yet rated

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayWR5 2XD

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: 191 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:191 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:29 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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