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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

1a, Beach Road

EX12 2LZ

SEATON

Current

E

48

Potential

D

55

📅 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

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,404

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,228

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £176/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in SEATON, EX12 2LZ. The property offers 114.66m² (1234 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (55/100). 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 flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1404, comprising £1140 for heating, £138 for hot water, and £126 for lighting. The property produces 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(48 points)

Achievable Rating

D(55 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Feb 2011

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1a, Beach Road

EX12 2LZ

SEATON

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

114.66

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.3 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

378 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in SEATON

SEATON 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1140 /yr

Save £95/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£138 /yr

Save £18/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£126 /yr

Save £63/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Seaton Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayEX12 2HF

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Beer Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayEX12 3NB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Colyton Grammar School

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayEX24 6HN

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Colyton Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX24 6NU
?Not yet rated

Branscombe Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayEX12 3DA

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Musbury Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayEX13 8BB

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Shute Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayEX13 7QR

Last inspected: Feb 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Kilmington Primary School

Primary
📍5.2 miles awayEX13 7RG

Last inspected: Feb 2013

Outstanding

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: 478 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:478 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:191 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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