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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

19, Windsor Road

BH23 2EE

CHRISTCHURCH

Current

F

24

Potential

B

86

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,327

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£457

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £870 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£1,327/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — 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 Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your bungalow is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

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 £870/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 2EE. The property offers 54m² (581 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (24/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1327, comprising £857 for heating, £435 for hot water, and £35 for lighting. The property produces 9.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(24 points)

Achievable Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Jul 2013

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, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

19, Windsor Road

BH23 2EE

CHRISTCHURCH

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

54.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.3 tonnes/year

173 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

979 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CHRISTCHURCH

CHRISTCHURCH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BH23) 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

Electric storage heaters

£857 /yr

Save £493/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£435 /yr

Save £375/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£35 /yr

Save £2/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Christchurch Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH23 2AA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Stourfield Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBH6 5JG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Stourfield Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBH6 5JS

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Christchurch Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBH23 2AE

Last inspected: May 2014

Outstanding

Twynham School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayBH23 1JF

Last inspected: Apr 2013

Outstanding

Twynham Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH23 2NH

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

The Priory Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBH23 1HX

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBH7 6DW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

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

Above Average112 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

40 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

28 incidents (25%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (11%)

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Theft

8 incidents (7%)

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Vehicle crime

8 incidents (7%)

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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