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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

2 Duncote Cottages, Walcot

TF6 5EP

TELFORD

Current

F

32

Potential

C

69

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,979

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,551

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,179 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,428 annually.

💰 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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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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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 £1,428 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£2,979/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very 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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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1428/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

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

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in TELFORD, TF6 5EP. The property offers 155m² (1668 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £2979, comprising £2619 for heating, £250 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 15.0 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(32 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jun 2014

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

2 Duncote Cottages

Walcot

TF6 5EP

TELFORD

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

155.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

15.0 tonnes/year

95 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

366 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in TELFORD

TELFORD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TF6) 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, oil

£2619 /yr

Save £1264/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£250 /yr

Save £129/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy

£110 /yr

Save £35/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery

Primary
📍1.4 miles awaySY4 4TZ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Belvidere School

Secondary
📍3.9 miles awaySY2 5LA
?Not yet rated

Belvidere Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awaySY2 5YB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

High Ercall Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayTF6 6AF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Giles CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awaySY2 5NJ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍4 miles awaySY2 6LE
?Not yet rated

St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayTF5 0NT
?Not yet rated

The Wilfred Owen School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awaySY2 5SH

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 47 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:47 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:7 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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