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Energy Performance Certificate

20 Arnold Way

OX9 2QA

THAME

Current

C

69

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in THAME, OX9 2QA. The property offers 143m² (1539 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2410, comprising £1860 for heating, £355 for hot water, and £195 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2024 for £805,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 20 Arnold Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this THAME property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2410 annually are £610 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 143m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the OX9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs THAME

This property69
Average64
+8% better
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vs OX9

This property69
Average62
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1728/year more than the THAME average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 21 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

20 Arnold Way

OX9 2QA

THAME

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

143.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

3.9 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

179 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Aug 2023

marketed sale

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About THAME

THAME is situated in Oxfordshire, South East. Properties in THAME have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £1178 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The OX9 postcode district contains over 5200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£805,000

19 January 2024

Type: Detached

+£25,000(+3.2%)

vs previous sale

£780,000

11 October 2016

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 3.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1860.0/yr

Save £174/yr

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Hot Water

£355.0/yr

Save £143/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£195.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

John Hampden Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayOX9 3HU

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayOX9 2AB

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Barley Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayOX9 3DH

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Lord Williams's School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayOX9 2AQ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Tetsworth Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayOX9 7AB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Long Crendon School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayHP18 9BZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayHP17 8AF

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Haddenham Community Infant School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayHP17 8DS

Last inspected: Jan 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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