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Energy Performance Certificate

2 Gibbs Close

CB22 7AH

Barrington

Current

B

81

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Barrington, CB22 7AH. The property offers 186m² (2002 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £1128, comprising £603 for heating, £422 for hot water, and £103 for lighting. The property produces 0.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 2 Gibbs Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this Barrington property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1128 are approximately £672 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 186m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.6 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CB22 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs Barrington

This property81
Average86
-6% below
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vs CB22

This property81
Average63
+29% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £800/year more than the Barrington average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 14 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Gibbs Close

CB22 7AH

Barrington

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

186.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

0.6 tonnes/year

3 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

36 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Apr 2025

new dwelling

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About Barrington

Barrington is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in Barrington have an average EPC rating of B (score 86/100). Heating costs are £275 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CB22 postcode district contains over 8600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

£603.0/yr

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Hot Water

£422.0/yr

Save £111/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£103.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Barrington CofE VC Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCB22 7RG

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Haslingfield Endowed Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCB23 1JW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Foxton Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCB22 6RN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Harston and Newton Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCB22 7PX

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awaySG8 5QG

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Hauxton Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayCB22 5HY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Meldreth Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awaySG8 6LA

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Fowlmere Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awaySG8 7SL

Last inspected: Feb 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
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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