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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

18, The Downlands

BA12 0BD

WARMINSTER

Current

F

37

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,607

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£761

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 C rating — saving up to £846 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in WARMINSTER, BA12 0BD. The property offers 81m² (872 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1607, comprising £1241 for heating, £263 for hot water, and £103 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2016 for £300,000.

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(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Aug 2016

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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

18, The Downlands

BA12 0BD

WARMINSTER

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

81.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

92 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

523 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WARMINSTER

WARMINSTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BA12) 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

£1241 /yr

Save £608/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£263 /yr

Save £189/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy

£103 /yr

Save £49/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£300,000

D

Oct 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

New Close Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBA12 9JJ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBA12 9AA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Kingdown School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayBA12 9DR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St John's CofE School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBA12 9JY

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

The Minster CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBA12 8JA

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBA12 8LF

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBA12 9EZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Princecroft Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBA12 8NT

Last inspected: Mar 2018

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: 174 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:174 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:26 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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Area Safety

Moderate87 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

25 incidents (29%)

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Anti-social behaviour

24 incidents (28%)

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Public order

8 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

7 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

7 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.