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
B
With improvements
This Property
£1,011
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£595
potential per year
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This terraced house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 5HX. The property offers 55m² (592 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). 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 with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £1011, comprising £675 for heating, £263 for hot water, and £73 for lighting. The property produces 5.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 14 May 2018
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
38.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Full Address
2, Capel Close
Akeley
MK18 5HX
BUCKINGHAM
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Floor Area
55.0 m²
3.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
545 kWh/m²/year
BUCKINGHAM 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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🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
£675 /yr
Save £208/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£263 /yr
Save £180/yr
💡 Lighting
38.0% low energy
£73 /yr
Save £28/yr
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