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Energy Performance Certificate

20 West View, Ford

SY5 9LR

SHREWSBURY

Current

A

102

Potential

A

109

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced bungalow is located in SHREWSBURY, SY5 9LR. The property offers 44m² (474 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of A (102/100), 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. 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 £943, comprising £546 for heating, £337 for hot water, and £60 for lighting.

How Does 20 West View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 102/100, this SHREWSBURY property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £943 are approximately £857 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 44m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m².

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SY5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property102
Average60
+70% better
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vs SHREWSBURY

This property102
Average62
+65% better
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vs SY5

This property102
Average56
+82% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 102/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £136/year more than the SHREWSBURY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(102 points)

Potential Rating

A(109 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Jul 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

20 West View

Ford

SY5 9LR

SHREWSBURY

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Property Type

Bungalow

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

44.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

102 / 100

Potential: 109

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CO₂ Emissions

-0.2 tonnes/year

-5 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

-31 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Jul 2024

ECO assessment

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About SHREWSBURY

SHREWSBURY is situated in Shrewsbury, Wales. Properties in SHREWSBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £261 below the SHREWSBURY average, offering good value. The SY5 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the SHREWSBURY area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£546.0/yr

Save £101/yr

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Hot Water

£337.0/yr

Save £110/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£60.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (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

Trinity CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySY5 9LG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍2.1 miles awaySY3 8EH

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Oxon CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awaySY3 5BJ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awaySY5 8JN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Woodfield Infant School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awaySY3 8LU
?Not yet rated

St George's Junior School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awaySY3 8LU

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Radbrook Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awaySY3 6DZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

The Priory School

Secondary
📍4.3 miles awaySY3 9EE

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Vehicle crime

1 incidents (100%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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