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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

2 Market Square

SL7 1BE

MARLOW

Current

F

34

Potential

D

65

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,498

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£772

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 D rating — saving up to £726 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£16,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,498/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 £726/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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External Wall Insulation

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

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in MARLOW, SL7 1BE. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (65/100). 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 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 roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Estimated annual energy costs are £1498, comprising £1232 for heating, £193 for hot water, and £73 for lighting. The property produces 9.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2021 for £3,500,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

D(65 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 May 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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), ceiling insulated

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Partial secondary glazing

Average

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

69.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

2 Market Square

SL7 1BE

MARLOW

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

87.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.9 tonnes/year

114 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

644 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in MARLOW

MARLOW properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SL7) 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

£1232 /yr

Save £709/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£193 /yr

💡 Lighting

69.0% low energy

£73 /yr

Save £17/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to D could add significant value.

£3,500,000

O

Oct 2021

£1,650,000

O

May 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awaySL7 2BR

Last inspected: Jun 2012

Outstanding

Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySL7 3AG

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySL7 2PJ
?Not yet rated

Marlow Church of England Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySL7 3AZ

Last inspected: Mar 2011

Outstanding

Foxes Piece School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySL7 1JW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Spinfield School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySL7 2RE

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Bisham Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySL7 1RW

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Great Marlow School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySL7 1JE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

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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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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